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From: Debbie Clark
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Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007
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Subject: Librarian position
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QUEEN’S
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian
Continuing Track Appointment, Available Immediately
DESCRIPTION
Queen’s University Library is seeking an innovative,
enthusiastic and service-oriented Serials and Electronic Resources
Librarian. As a learning organization, we are committed to
providing learning opportunities and mentoring that will contribute to a
successful career in the library technical services field.
Reporting to the Head of Central Technical Services unit, the Serials and
Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for the supervision of the
Serials Group and for managing the acquisition of electronic resources as well
as serials and other continuing resources in all formats. The librarian
oversees the group’s work, troubleshoots electronic resource access
problems, and cooperates with other areas (including Collections, Systems, and
individual unit libraries) in implementing and maintaining the Library’s
electronic resources management system. The librarian monitors trends in
electronic resource management and technical services, providing leadership in
the formulation of policies. In cooperation with the Unit Head, the Cataloguing/Training
Librarian, and others, the librarian develops and delivers training
initiatives. The librarian assists and advises the Unit Head with the effective
and efficient organization of work in the Unit. The librarian acts as a
cataloguing resource for staff, and performs original cataloguing of serials
and other continuing resources. The librarian works collaboratively with all
staff and participates beyond the Unit in the promotion of Queen’s
University Library’s vision of the learning organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: An ALA-accredited MLIS;
a minimum of two years experience with the acquisition of electronic resources,
preferably in an academic or research library; demonstrated supervisory
experience and the ability to mentor and motivate staff in an environment that
supports the goals of a learning organization; cataloguing experience and
knowledge of cataloguing standards and trends; knowledge of current trends and
new technologies relating to electronic resources and academic publishing; ability
to plan, develop, and deliver training programs; superior interpersonal skills
and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment; strong
organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; flexibility and
openness to change; strong commitment to user service; ability to work well in
a team-based and self-directed environment.
Preferred: Experience
with serials acquisitions; experience with cataloguing serials and other
continuing resources; experience with Endeavor Voyager ILS; experience with
Serials Solutions and SFX.
ENVIRONMENT
Queen’s University Library comprises five major libraries in
well-equipped facilities. It serves a user community of approximately
18,000 students and 800 faculty with research collections exceeding 7 million
items, more than 25,900 electronic journals and 570 databases, and a staff of
149. The Library’s budget exceeds $17 million. A team-based
organization based on the goals of the learning organization was introduced in
1999 to encourage innovation and flexibility in meeting the service needs of
the Library’s user community.
The Central Technical Services unit has a staff complement of 26 (4 librarians
and 22 library technicians) and is responsible, either entirely or in part, for
acquiring and making accessible library resources to meet the research,
teaching and learning needs of the humanities and social sciences, physical and
applied sciences, law and education library communities.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Librarians are members of the Faculty Association and terms and conditions of
work are governed by a collective agreement between the Queen’s
University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at http://www.queensu.ca/qufa/ .
Salary and rank for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience. (Minimum salary for an Assistant Librarian is $51,838 and for
an Associate Librarian is $60,478.)
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals.
Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the
workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal
people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or
gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply,
however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
For a complete position guide: http://library.queensu.ca/libdocs/posguide.htm
Learn more about Queen’s University Library: http://library.queensu.ca/
Learn more about Queen’s University: http://www.queensu.ca/
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis beginning March 31, 2007,
and will continue until the position is filled. A letter of application
outlining your suitability for this position, accompanied by a curriculum vitae
and the names of three referees, one of whom is a current or recent supervisor,
should be sent to:
Barbara Teatero, Associate University Librarian
Joseph S. Stauffer Library
Queen’s University
101 Union Street
FAX: (613) 533-6362
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