Please quote reference number LIB0702 on all correspondence.
The Director of Library Services is
responsible for coordinating the planning, implementation and evaluation of the
services and programs provided by the Cape Breton University Library. The
Director provides academic and administrative leadership, expertise and vision
for the Cape Breton University Library.
Candidates must have an ALA-accredited MLS
degree, and substantial experience in a university library, combined with
library management experience. Additional expertise in an academic discipline
is highly desirable; administrative experience in a library; familiarity with
all aspects of library administration, preferably through service at the level
of director or head librarian; ability to lead a library successfully through
changing work environments; excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
ability to inspire trust and to support library staff in adapting to changes in
their work; knowledge of appropriate resources--printed and electronic--and
passion for developing, cultivating, providing access to, and preserving a
primarily undergraduate collection; ability to coordinate the integration of
current technologies into the existing array of library services; desire and
ability to share in the educational mission and strategic planning of Cape
Breton University.
Qualified candidates
should send a letter of application quoting the reference number and
identifying his/her education and experience as it relates to this position, a
resume, academic transcripts and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email
addresses of three references to the Human Resources Department. Review of
applications will begin March 30, 2007; however, applications will continue to
be accepted until the position is filled. Email applicants will receive a
return email confirming receipt.
Human
Resources Dept.
Website: www.capebretonu.ca
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(902)563-1158 tel
(902)563-1458 fax