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The University of Manitoba Libraries consists of nine unit libraries and nine
satellite information centres located on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses
and at the St. Boniface, Victoria, Concordia, Seven Oaks and Grace General
Hospitals. With collections of over 2 million volumes, an annual operation
budget of over 18 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 website: www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/.
The Elizabeth Dafoe Library serves primarily the faculty, graduate and
undergraduate students of the Faculties of Arts, Education, Human Ecology,
Nursing, Physical Education and Recreation Studies, and Social Work. Service
is also provided to other members of the university community including
off-campus students, and to the general public. The Off-Campus Library Service
is the primary resource of students and faculty respectively enrolled in and
teaching off-campus courses in all disciplines with the exception of Medicine,
Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Medical Rehabilitation. Staff consists of 1
academic librarian and 1 part time staff. A full time Library Assistant
position is pending.
Reporting to the Head of the Elizabeth Dafoe Library, the incumbent is
responsible for the following:
- the overall operation of the Off-Campus Library Services in all its
aspects, including personnel management, planning and organization, and budget
administration;
- developing and maintaining an understanding of the off-campus programs
and planning and implementing services in support of these programs;
- participating in the Libraries’ policy-making decisions and development
of services affecting off-campus programs and planning and implementing
services in support of these programs;
- participating in the Libraries’ policy-making decisions and development
of services affecting off-campus students;
- providing traditional and virtual library services, including reference
services, orientation and bibliographic instruction, delivery of materials, and
serving as a liaison between the library user and the library system;
- developing and offering various modes of print and electronic
instructional services; designing and maintaining a virtual library Web site
which will include discipline-specific information resources and links to
electronic resources and instructional materials;
- surveying the needs of off-campus students with respect to library
resources and services and evaluating services on an on-going basis;
- promoting the services available to off-campus students; evaluating and
selecting materials for purchase in support of the off-campus programs and
managing the acquisitions funds allocated to off-campus library services;
- visiting off-campus teaching sites in Winnipeg and rural Manitoba to
evaluate the service and providing instructional support;
- serving as the Libraries’ liaison with Continuing Education and other
faculties offering off-campus programs, thus ensuring communication and
collaboration between the Libraries and the program providers;
- in cooperation with the library units on the Fort Garry Campus and
off-campus providers, cultivating and maintaining working partnerships with the
community served and with community resources, i.e. community colleges,
schools, public libraries;
- representing the Libraries on appropriate committees.
Qualifications: A Master’s degree from an ALA
accredited library program. An undergraduate degree in a discipline served by
the Off-Campus Library Service, preferably in the humanities, social sciences,
nursing, or social work. Previous experience in an academic library and
familiarity with reference services, bibliographic instruction, and collection
development are desired. Previous experience serving off-campus library users.
Knowledge of and experience with computing technology and its application to
libraries. Experience with CD-ROM, online database and Internet searching is
required. Must be highly motivated and self-directed, and have a demonstrated
ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills are required to work successfully with patrons and
staff in a variety of situation. Must have ability and desire to travel to
remote locations. The successful candidate should have a commitment to
professional growth and is expected to participate in professional development
activities.
Effective date: April 1, 2004
Rank and Salary: Assistant Librarian. Salary
commensurate with experience.
This position 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 women and men, including members of visible
minorities, Aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian and permanent residents
will be given priority.
Applications should submit their application, referring to position number
AGS763, and include a curriculum vitae, salary expectations and the names and
addresses (including phone, e-mail address and fax numbers) of three references
by February 15, 2004 to :
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.
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