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Memorial University of Newfoundland Health Sciences Library Public Services Librarian Closing Date: June 15, 2001 Memorial University of Newfoundland is seeking applicants for a tenure-track appointment as a Public Services Librarian in the Health Sciences Library. QUALIFICATIONS The Health Sciences Library is seeking a service-oriented individual with an interest in health sciences librarianship. A MLS from an accredited program is required. Experience in the provision of reference services and bibliographic instruction within an academic or health science environment is essential. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are mandatory. Familiarity with Web-based resources, microcomputer applications and searching electronic databases is highly desirable. DESCRIPTION This position reports to the Head of Public Services in the Health Sciences Library. The major responsibilities are to provide reference and information services. A key role is the co-ordination, planning, and design of the library's bibliographic instruction programs. This includes a program to integrate information-seeking skills into the curriculum. As a member of the Library's professional staff, the successful applicant will participate in collection development and other services. The Health Sciences Library uses an integrated online library system (SIRSI Unicorn). Databases such as Medline, CINAHL and IPA are mounted on a local SilverPlatter ERL server. A local area network is used for library administrative applications as well as access to university data networks and the Internet. The Health Sciences Library serves the faculty, staff and students of Memorial University's Faculty of Medicine, Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy, and the staff and students of the Health Sciences Centre site of the Health Care Corporation of St. John's. The library also supports the information needs of health care professionals throughout the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. For more information about the Library, visit http://www.med.mun.ca/hsl/ Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 16,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a very safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. BENEFITS This position will be filled at the Librarian I or II level. The salary ranges for Librarian I and II positions as of April 1, 2001 are $33,969-$43,237 and $39,265-$52,505. Memorial offers standard academic benefits including opportunities for development time. PROCEDURES Deadline for applications is June 15, 2001. Interested persons should forward their resume and the names of three references to: George Beckett Associate University Librarian (Health Sciences) Health Sciences Library Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, NF CANADA A1B 3V6 Tel: 709-777-6670 Fax: 709-777-6866 Email: [log in to unmask] Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal