Posted for Brenda Bently <[log in to unmask]>

Saint Mary's University - Patrick Power Library seeks an Information
Literacy Librarian to fill a full-time, permanent position. The position
reports to the University Librarian, within a collegial working
environment.

Working collaboratively with other librarians and faculty, this position
has responsibility to plan, develop, implement and assess the
instructional services program of the Patrick Power Library, within the
context of the academic mission of Saint Mary's University. The successful
candidate will provide information literacy instruction and support to the
University community; coordinate library teaching assignments; liaise with
communities of interest; monitor trends and best practices relevant to
information literacy, and communicate information about these trends and
practices among the Saint Mary's University academic staff. Additional
responsibilities will include reference service and departmental
collection development liaison.

The successful candidate must possess a Master's degree from an
ALA-accredited program of library or information science, with successful,
relevant experience and evidence of professional development.

Also required are a working knowledge of computer and Web-based
applications in reference, information literacy and instructional
technology; demonstrated teaching skills; strong communication and
interpersonal skills; desktop publishing and Web-authoring abilities.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to work
cooperatively to provide quality service.

Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Librarian II.

Applications should be sent to: Madeleine Lefebvre, University Librarian,
Patrick Power Library, Saint Mary's University Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H
3C3 Fax:  902-491-8698 Closing Date:  June 25th, 2004

For more information visit: www.smu.ca/administration/library