THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA LIBRARIES
Electronic Resources Librarian

The University of Manitoba Libraries seeks a dynamic, highly-motivated person for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian at a General Librarian rank to begin December 1, 2010, or as soon as possible thereafter. This position normally has a two year probationary period and the salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in library and/or information studies from an ALA accredited or equivalent institution;

• Ability to manage a complex workload in a timely, effective manner;

• Knowledge and understanding of best practices, current issues, and trends in electronic resources management in academic libraries;

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred:

• At least 2 years’ professional library experience;

• Experience with OpenURL resolvers such as SFX and electronic resource management systems such as Verde.

• Experience successfully reviewing and negotiating licenses for electronic resources.

• Experience providing statistical analysis regarding collections, resource usage and expenditures.

• Knowledge and understanding of current trends in cataloguing electronic resources.

Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing the provision of access to the Libraries’ electronic resources, reviewing and negotiating license agreements, responding to offers of new resources and overseeing and providing analysis of e-resource trials. A more detailed position description is available at: http://umanitoba.ca/libraries/directors_office/media /Electronic_Resources_Librarian.pdf

The University of Manitoba Libraries (http://www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/) consists of eight unit libraries and ten satellite information centres located on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses and at seven Winnipeg hospitals. With collections of over 2 million volumes, an annual operating budget of over 25 million dollars and a staff of approximately 275 employees, the Libraries serves a community of approximately 38,000 students, faculty and citizen borrowers.

Winnipeg (http://www.winnipeg.ca/) is the vibrant, creative capital of Manitoba, right at the geographical centre of Canada and North America. A mid-sized city of 700,000 culturally diverse people, Winnipeg offers a community with a cosmopolitan, international flair as well as a warm, welcoming spirit. A variety of arts, culture, sports, recreation and entertainment is available to satisfy every taste; and within an easy drive of the city there are lakes, beaches and pristine wilderness areas.

Librarians enjoy academic status and are appointed to one of four ranks: General, Assistant, Associate and Librarian, with possibility of promotion.

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applicants should submit their application referring to Position 11596 including a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including phone, e-mail address and fax numbers) of three references to the address below.

Ms Karen Adams
Director of Libraries
The University of Manitoba Libraries
Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2
Karen_Adams@umanitoba.ca

The deadline for receipt of applications is August 13, 2010.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of “The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitaes may be provided to participating members of the search process.