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Saint
Mary’s University
Patrick
Power Library
Professional
Librarian (Systems)
Temporary
Position
September
2007 – May 2008
Saint Mary’s
University – Patrick Power Library seeks an enthusiastic, innovative
librarian to fill an 8-month contract position. The successful applicant
will report to the University Librarian within a collegial working
environment.
Systems duties will
include monitoring library systems maintenance, and liaison with the University’s
Information Technology Systems and Support Department (ITSS), the Novanet
library consortium, and the Atlantic Scholarly Information Network
(ASIN). Duties will also include: liaison with vendors on technical and
support issues; management and maintenance of vendor databases, electronic
collections and research software, and of business, statistical and data
sources. The candidate may have some collection development, reference, and
information literacy responsibilities.
A Master’s degree
from an
The successful candidate will
possess strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as a commitment
to working cooperatively to provide quality library service.
This is a limited term
contract, up to May 2008, and is available immediately. Appointment will be at
the rank of Librarian 1 or 2, and will be commensurate with experience and
qualifications as outlined in the Saint Mary’s University Faculty Union
Collective Agreement.
Although candidates of
all nationalities are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadian
citizens and permanent residents. Saint Mary’s University is committed to
the principles of Employment Equity.
Applications should be
sent to:
Peter Webster
Patrick Power Library,
Saint Mary’s University,
Closing date for
applications is: September 10th, 2007.