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To APLA colleagues: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES http://www.unb.ca/postings POSTING #07-03 GERARD V. LA FOREST LAW LIBRARY The Gerard V. La Forest Law Library (GVLLL) invites applications for a permanent tenure-track Librarian position, which is expected to be filled at the rank of Librarian I or II. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2008. This position, which combines both technical and public services responsibilities, will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop expertise in many facets of librarianship within a dynamic law library environment. UNB-Fredericton, located in New Brunswick´s beautiful capital city, is a comprehensive university offering a variety of degree programs, many of which now have a law-related component. UNB´s Faculty of Law, the second oldest common law school in the Commonwealth, has been ranked consistently as one of the country´s best undergraduate law (LLB) programs. The GVLLL serves the legal information needs of law students, faculty and staff as well as the rapidly increasing law-related requirements of the larger UNB community and the adjacent St. Thomas University. The law library is integrated fully into the daily life of the law school and is a highly respected partner, collaborator and innovator in the educational experience of our law students and in the teaching and research roles of our law faculty. Reporting to the Head Law Librarian, this position is responsible for supervising the library´s technical services operation, for the selection and organization of the library´s government documents collection, for sharing in the provision of reference, student orientation, and bibliographic instruction services, and for participating in library decision-making in collaboration with the other law librarians. DUTIES: <Directs the technical services function at the law library. This includes supervision of cataloguing, acquisitions, and serials control, as well as doing original cataloguing. The position also involves taking a lead role in investigating options for increased automation of our technical services operations, such as electronic (EDI) ordering, purchasing of shelf-ready materials, and automated serials control. <Represents the law library at university-wide technical services librarians´ meetings, particularly in regard to the use of the SIRSI UNICORN integrated library system and the implementation of system enhancements. <Provides metadata/cataloguing for legal electronic resources purchased by the law library, and works with UNB Libraries systems staff to refine procedures for bulk importing of catalogue records for items in electronic legal databases. <Maintains the government documents collection by choosing items for acquisition, providing bibliographic access and detailed holdings information, and organizing the collection for convenient use. <Provides reference and research consultation to library users, in collaboration with the other librarians. <Conducts library tours, orientation sessions, and bibliographic instruction, in collaboration with the other librarians. <Other duties may include work on the law library´s Digital Archives initiative, upgrading content on the library´s website, and assisting with the implementation of the ASIN (Atlantic Scholarly Information Network) Portal project. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS degree or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution is required, plus two (2) to four (4) years relevant experience. Knowledge of cataloguing and technical services operations within an automated integrated library system environment is also essential, as are a service-oriented approach to librarianship, superior time-management and organizational skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills in English. In addition, any or all of the following would be highly desirable: knowledge of the law, legal materials (both print and electronic), and legal research methodology; experience with legal cataloguing and classification, including use of the KF Modified Classification scheme; experience with a variety of modules in SIRSI or a similar integrated library system; familiarity with methods for acquiring and making accessible government publications and government information; experience in providing reference consultation and/or bibliographic instruction; experience with scanning technology and webpage editing. SALARY: Librarians are members of the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers. Rank and salary are dependent upon experience and qualifications. An attractive package of benefits, including pension, health insurance, and tuition benefit is available. TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should mail, fax, or e-mail a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three (3) references to the address below (recent graduates should also include a copy of their transcript from their MLS program): Law Library Assessment Committee c/o Janet Moss Gerard V. La Forest Law Library University of New Brunswick Bag Service 44999, 41 Dineen Drive Fredericton, NB E3B 6C9 Phone: 506-447-3266 Fax: 506-453-5186 Email: [log in to unmask] All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status. Position is subject to budgetary approval. THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY 24/07/07