From: Tony G Horava <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 20:00:47 +0000
Hello, Please see the announcement below.
Thanks, Tony
Tony Horava
Associate University Librarian (Collections)
Bibliothécaire associé (Collections)
University of Ottawa / l'Universite d'Ottawa
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University of Ottawa Library
Head of Acquisitions (201709)
Responsibilities: The University of Ottawa Library seeks an
innovative, energetic and service-oriented Head of Acquisitions. The
successful candidate will be a creative individual who works well with
other colleagues in a challenging and changing environment.
Setting: Located in the heart of the National Capital, the University
of Ottawa is recognized as one of Canada’s leading teaching and
research institutions. With 2,000 regular faculty and 40,000 students
enrolled in over 360 programs, the University of Ottawa offers a broad
spectrum of high quality programs in both English and French. For
more information, see: www.uottawa.ca.
Description: Reporting to the Associate University Librarian
(Collections), the incumbent is responsible for the coordination of
the Library’s acquisitions activities, in all formats, in support of
the research, teaching, and learning activities of the university
community. A main function of the position consists in managing the
various activities of the Acquisitions Unit, such as ordering,
receiving, claiming, selection of vendors, monitoring of vendor
performance, and budget oversight. The incumbent works closely with
various other units and individuals to ensure that our acquisitions
operations exemplify best practices and align with Library strategic
goals. Moreover, the incumbent ensures that these activities
integrate with workflows of other groups or services in the Library,
such as the Cataloguing Department, the Systems Department, and the
subject librarians, in an optimal manner. The incumbent works closely
with the Electronic Resources Librarian and the Acquisitions
Coordinator to ensure that our electronic resource procedures and
workflows are integrated into the objectives and practices of the
Acquisitions Service.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A Masters Degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an
ALA accredited institution or equivalent.
2. Minimum of 6 years of professional experience, or fewer, depending
on the relevance of experience to the position.
3. Knowledge and experience in library acquisitions and collection
development and in electronic resources activities and issues.
4. Demonstrated leadership skills, including a flexible and
forward-thinking approach to challenges and opportunities.
5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member in a
complex library environment.
6. Demonstrated experience in managing staff.
7. Extensive knowledge of integrated library system applications and
issues, Electronic Resources Management (ERM) system, the web, IT
standards, practices and emerging technologies applicable in a library
environment.
8. Ability to establish and maintain excellent vendor relations and
demonstrated experience in license negotiation.
9. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
10. Strong organisational and planning skills.
11. Ability to manage tasks in response to varying time pressures with
shifting priorities and changing constraints.
12. Bilingual (French & English), spoken and written, including the
ability to make presentations in both official languages.
Rank and the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This position is part of the Bargaining Unit (Faculty, Librarians,
Counsellors, Language teachers).
Applications, accompanied by an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, should be
submitted no later than 5 p.m., November 16, 2012.
Ms. Leslie Weir
University Librarian
University of Ottawa Library
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
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The University of Ottawa Library thanks all those who apply. Only
those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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