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FORWARDED From: Fiona Black <[log in to unmask]> Please excuse cross-postings. Dalhousie University School of Library and Information Studies invites applications for the following position. JOB CLASSIFICATION: MLIS Programme Coordinator, ADM-06 DEPARTMENT: School of Library and Information Studies Posting Number: DUA055LS Posting Date: March 15, 2005 Closing Date: 4:30 pm, March 29, 2005 JOB SUMMARY: The School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) is one of four schools in the Faculty of Management. The other schools are Business Administration, Public Administration, and Resource and Environmental Studies. This grouping adds strength to the Masters of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) programme through opportunities for inter-disciplinarity in course-work, service, and research experience. The philosophy of SLIS is centred on a broad definition of the information professions and the Schools programme fosters flexible and adaptable graduates who are employed around the world. SLIS is seeking a service-oriented, energetic information professional to coordinate services to applicants, students and alumni relating to the Schools ALA-accredited MLIS programme and to continuing education offerings. Specifically, the MLIS Programme Coordinator will coordinate the admissions and scholarship processes, organize practicums and placement activities, participate in strategic planning, liaise with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, oversee the Schools website, and market MLIS and joint programs in order to fulfill the Schools recruitment strategy. This position reports to the Director, School of Library and Information Studies. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: MLIS from an ALA-accredited programme (or equivalent degree), complemented by approximately five years or more professional experience in any information setting. Experience in a Canadian environment is highly desirable, in order to facilitate networking for placement purposes. A passion for the profession, superior interpersonal skills, a strong service ethic and team orientation, demonstrated service in library associations, formal or informal mentoring experience, and a high comfort level with a wide range of software, are also required. A more detailed job description is available for viewing at Staffing Services. If you are interested in the above position, please apply with a resume and cover letter to: Staffing Services, Dalhousie University, Henry Hicks Academic Administration Building, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5. Website: http://www.dal.ca/staffing Enquiries about the position should be sent to Dr Fiona Black (contact information below). 948e45.jpg Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women. If you wish to self-identify, please contact our office at (902) 494-8886; [log in to unmask]; or www.dal.ca/~staffing/equity.htm Fiona A. Black, PhD Director School of Library and Information Studies Faculty of Management Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 3J5 Voice: 902-494-1901 Fax: 902-494-2451 Email: [log in to unmask]