Academic Services Librarian
University of New Brunswick
Saint John Campus


The Ward Chipman Library of the University of New Brunswick seeks a creative and
enthusiastic individual to serve as Academic Services Librarian.  The
successful candidate will be committed to providing a wide variety of public
and technical services at a growing institution, including, but not limited to,
reference, instruction, cataloguing and classification, collection development,
and special projects.

Position responsibilities include:  provision of reference and information
services using print and electronic resources; service as a subject consultant
to academic departments; participation in collection development; provision of
cataloguing and classification services, and development of new initiatives in
academic services.  Supervisory responsibilities may be part of the position.
The successful candidate will also participate in appropriate library,
university and professional activities.

Qualifications:  Masters degree in library or information science from an ALA
accredited institution is required. The successful candidate must have:
excellent working knowledge of print and electronic information resources and
of descriptive cataloguing and classification; strong service orientation, and
the ability to interact positively with diverse constituencies, including
students, faculty, general public and co-workers. Effective communication
skills are required.  Background in cataloguing and reference experience in an
academic setting would be assets. Must be able to work some evenings and
weekends.

Salary and Rank: This one-year term position is expected to be filled at the
rank of Librarian I. The salary is $42,268.50 (as of November 1, 2005).

The Saint John campus of the University of New Brunswick, located in Tucker Park
overlooking the beautiful Kennebecasis River Valley, is an expanding campus
which serves a population of over 3,000 students.  The Library, with a staff of
5 professional librarians and 13 support staff, is part of a combined unit,
Information Services & Systems, which also includes Instructional Technology
and Integrated Technology Services.  The Library strives to provide a
user-centred learning environment for a diverse community of users. Visit the
Library's home page at: http://www.unbsj.ca/library/

The anticipated start date for this appointment is May 1, 2006.  Review of the
applications will begin on March 16 and will continue until the position is
filled.  Applicants should mail or fax a letter of application, resumé and
names of three references to:

Assessment Committee, Ward Chipman Library
University of New Brunswick   P.O. Box 5050
Saint John, NB   E2L 4L5
Fax: (506) 648-5701

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current
citizenship status.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EMPLOYMENT
EQUITY


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Diane Buhay
Head, Access & Research Services
Ward Chipman Library
University of New Brunswick - Saint John
P.O. Box 5050
Saint John, NB  E2L 4L5
Tel: 506-648-5712
Fax: 506-648-5701
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