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Please forgive me if this is a reposting. Suzanne ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 12:45:06 -0400 From: Ilga Leja <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Vacancy Notice at NSCAD University Library <http://www.nscad.ns.ca/> Librarian: Visual Resources Collection Subject to budgetary and final approval by the Board of Governors, this is an initial three year appointment, renewable for continuing appointment. Application Deadline: January 9, 2006 Appointment: July 1, 2006 The University is seeking an outstanding candidate to be responsible for the management of the Visual Resource Collection (VRC). Based in the University Library and reporting to the Director of Library Services, the successful candidate will manage the collection and coordinate the services provided through the VRC, including reference services, faculty support and library instruction. The current collection consists of an extensive slide library, film, video and audio materials. A major initiative is the transition from an analog to a digital collection. Extensive knowledge of digital asset management practices and applications, along with demonstrated supervisory and administrative skills are requisites. An ALA-accredited degree in Library and Information Science and three years experience with visual resource collections are required. In addition, a Bachelor or Masters degree in art history or the visual arts is preferred. Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and in accordance with the Faculty Salary Grid. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Applications should include a current curriculum vitae and the contact information for three references. Direct applications to: Dr. Kenn Gardner Honeychurch Senior Vice President Office of Academic Affairs and Research NSCAD University 5163 Duke St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3J6 Fax: 902-425-4664 NSCAD University: Founded in Halifax in 1887, NSCAD University is an international centre of excellence for the study, practice, and teaching of the visual arts. Currently, there are 1000 students enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs. For more information, please visit www.nscad.ca <http://www.nscad.ca/>