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The Veterans Affairs Canada Library seeks an enthusiastic, qualified candidate to fill the position of Departmental Librarian for a period of 90 working days, beginning immediately. The successful applicant will hold a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution and must be able to work independently while performing the duties related to managing a federal government library including acquisitions, cataloguing, reference, research, interlibrary loans, and marketing of library services. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for training and supervising two part-time student assistants. Located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Veterans Affairs Canada is the federal government department responsible for providing services and benefits to Canadian veterans and their families. Through its publications and annual events such as Veterans Week, VAC also works to educate the public about the sacrifices and achievements of Canadian veterans. The Library collection is especially strong in the areas of legislation, medicine (especially psychiatry and rehabilitation), and military history. More information about VAC is available on the Web at http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/. For more information or to submit an application for this position please contact the Library at [log in to unmask] , or Linda Mayne, Manager of Information Services Delivery, at [log in to unmask]