LIBRARIAN, ATLANTIC POLICE ACADEMY, Summerside, Prince Edward Island

Competition #O7-36E
(This is a one year Term Position commencing August 13, 2007) This competition may be used to fill this position on a continuing basis.

Holland College is seeking a highly motivated Librarian to provide information services to
students and staff at the Atlantic Police Academy (APA) (located in Slemon Park, Summerside, PEI).

Reporting to the College Librarian, the Librarian will provide the daily operational
requirements of the library; provide circulation services to the client group; provide traditional and virtual reference services using a variety of data sources (print, multimedia, online); assist clients with data searching techniques; interpret and apply college-wide library services policies; design and deliver information skills instructional programs to support APA's curriculum; assist instructors with collection development and gap analysis; market library services to the user group; design evaluative measures for library services; and hire, train and supervise library assistants.

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Library/Information Science and have a minimum of one year's experience, preferably in an academic or law library. Strong research abilities and a broad understanding of the variety of information resources and instructional concepts and techniques applicable to College students and faculty. Knowledge of integrated library systems, information science techniques and trends, and Canadian copyright legislation (in a post-secondary academic environment) are required. A positive client services perspective and superior administrative, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills are essential. Knowledge of police science, law enforcement trends, criminal law, legislative developments, government documents and bilingual capability will also be considered assets.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE: Friday, July 20, 2007
Only those selected for the next step in the selection process will be contacted.

INFORMATION:
Apply to the Human Resources Office (quoting Competition #O7-36E) or fax us

at 902-566-9608.  Please include a resume of education, work experience and the names of three references.

 

For further information, contact the Human Resources Office at

140 Weymouth St.

Charlottetown, PE

C1A 4Z1