While I was out of the office last week, my email hit its limit and was
closed. If you submitted an application to me by email from October 29
to November 2, would you please resend it?
The deadline for applying for this position has been extended to
Tuesday, November 13.
Thank you,
Patricia Gallant
Head, Research Services
Vaughan Memorial Library
Patricia Gallant
Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University
PO Box 4, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6
Phone: (902) 585-1528 Fax: (902) 585-1748
Email: [log in to unmask]
ACADIA UNIVERSITY
VAUGHAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Acadia University invites applications for a creative, dynamic and
flexible ACADEMIC LIBRARIAN to fill an 8 month contractual position
which begins January 3, 2008.
Acadia is a primarily undergraduate university which aims to integrate
information technology into the academic programs of the University.
Within this context, the Library is seeking a librarian to join our
professional team and collaborate in providing and developing
information services and learning environments using resources in all
formats.
Professional librarians at Acadia are primarily responsible for
teaching, delivering information services, collection development, and
faculty liaison in assigned subject areas. In addition, they
co-ordinate library activities or provide professional expertise in
designated cross-disciplinary service areas (e.g. service to students in
continuing & distance education, service to students with disabilities,
reference services, data services, website development, etc.)
Qualifications:
* Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library school (or
equivalent).
* Flexibility in adapting academic qualifications and
professional work experience to the Acadia environment.
* Academic qualifications and/or professional work experience in
Earth & Environmental Science, Computer Science, Mathematics &
Statistics, Engineering, or in related disciplines would be assets.
* Candidates should have:
* strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills,
* a commitment to working with faculty and students,
* a creative approach to teaching and problem-solving,
* experience with electronic information resources,
* the ability to work independently within the context of a
collaborative environment.
Appointment to this position is at the rank of Librarian I (current
salary range $43,038-$50,619).
Applications, including resume and names of three references, will be
received until November 2, 2007. Applications should be sent to
Patricia Gallant, Head, Research Services, Vaughan Memorial Library,
Acadia University, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6. Tel: (902) 585-1528. Fax:
(902) 585-1094. Email: [log in to unmask]
Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Acadia University incorporates computer technology into the learning
process and faculty members have the opportunity to explore the use of
information technology in teaching and exploit its application when they
find it enhances the learning environment. The University is committed
to supporting these endeavours.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
While budgetary approval has been granted for this position, Acadia
University reserves the right not to fill this position or to fill the
position at a level different from the advertised level.
