Manitoba Library Association

The University of Manitoba Libraries invites applications for the position of Health Sciences Centre - Hospital Librarian. This position provides a unique opportunity to participate in reference, liaison, education, and collection development to meet the information needs of staff and clinicians of a large hospital, the Health Sciences Centre (HSC), while participating in the academic programs and services of the University of Manitoba. Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of the of the NJMHSL the incumbent is responsible for the following: Reference Service: Meeting the information needs of researchers, clinical practitioners, health care administrators, teachers and students in nursing and selected allied health programs at the HSC by providing reference and literature search services as required. Marketing/Liaison: Promoting the Library and its services to the HSC community; liaising with the appropriate hospital personnel and committees; promoting the role of the librarian in the delivery of information and evidence-based or "best practice principles" in the clinical setting; and participating in the NJMHSL marketing committee. Collections: Building a library collection to meet the needs of the allied health populations in the areas of hospital administration, speech and language pathology, social work, pastoral care, nutrition and dietetics, consumer health and alternative medicine, and other areas as required. Preparing an annual acquisitions budget for the purchase of material to support these activities and for the three satellite reading rooms in the HSC; Consumer Health: Managing the Consumer & Patient Health Information service including promoting service to relevant groups and purchasing materials for the collection. Education: Participating in the orientation and education programs of the NJMHSL by providing individual and small group instruction as required. Developing, as needed, instructional programs to meet the specialized needs of the HSC staff. Qualifications: A degree from an ALA-accredited library program and 2 to 3 years experience in health sciences librarianship or hospital librarianship are required. Familiarity with reference services, bibliographic instruction and collection development are required. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement new programs and services and demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative and integrated environment are required. Knowledge of and experience with computing technology, database searching, the Internet and reference services are required. Experience with marketing is an asset. Must be dynamic, highly motivated and self-directed, and have the ability to work independently as well as with a team. Demonstrated high level of creativity, motivation, initiative and responsibility. Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills are required to work successfully with faculty, students and staff in a variety of situations. The successful candidate should engage in an active program of scholarship and research and should have a commitment to the continuing development of professional knowledge and skills. About the Libraries, the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library and the City of Winnipeg: The University of Manitoba Libraries consists of nine unit libraries and nine satellite information centers located on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses. With collections of over 2 million volumes, an annual operating budget of over 16 million dollars and a full-time equivalent staff of approximately 200 employees, the Libraries serves a community of approximately 38,000 students, faculty and citizen borrowers. For more information about the Libraries and the University of Manitoba, please visit our web site at: http://www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/ The Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library (NJMHSL) supports the teaching, research and patient care requirements of the staff and students of the Faculties of Dentistry and Medicine and the Schools of Dental Hygiene and Medical Rehabilitation. It serves the Health Sciences Centre (HSC), St. Boniface General Hospital and four other hospitals supporting the teaching, research and patient care activities of all hospital staff and students in the hospital-based educational programs. It is the primary health information resource for faculty and students located at other teaching sites both in Winnipeg and in rural Manitoba. The Library acts as a backup resource for health sciences information in the Province of Manitoba and offers a fee-based service to external users. The Library has a collection of over 179,000 volumes comprised of print, audiovisual and computer-based media, receives over 2,064 current serial titles and serves a primary clientele of over 4,000 health care workers. Winnipeg is a prairie city with a population of more than 650,000. The ethnic diversity of the city is important and is celebrated in many annual festivals. Excellent cultural amenities include ballet, theater, symphony and museums, and professional sports teams are popular. Housing is the most affordable in Canada. Winnipeg is located close to superb recreational activities with a wide variety of lakes, beaches and wilderness areas within an easy drive to the city. Rank : Assistant Librarian Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position normally has a two year probationary period. Librarians enjoy academic status and are appointed to one of four ranks: General, Assistant, Associate and Librarian, with possibility of promotion. The University of Manitoba welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified men and women, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. This position will commence on December 1, 2003 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applicants should submit their application including a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including phone, e-mail address and fax numbers) of three references by September 19, 2003 to the address below. Ms Carolynne Presser Director of Libraries The University of Manitoba Libraries Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with Manitoba's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.