Library Systems & IT Services Coordinator
University of Winnipeg
                        

Research Leave Replacement
Sept. 1, 2009 to Aug. 31, 2010

Role and Scope:

The Library Systems & IT Services Coordinator provides innovative vision
and strategic leadership for new and existing library systems and
information technology services in the University of Winnipeg Library.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and staff and stakeholders
throughout the Library and across campus, this position explores new
information and communication technologies and initiates new projects. This
position takes a creative approach to improving the student experience with
respect to Library systems and to increasing capacity with respect to
academic information technologies and scholarly publishing systems. This
position reports to the University Librarian and contributes to overall
Library planning and serves on Librarians Council and other committees,
task forces, and working groups. This position also participates in
reference, information literacy, and collections development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads in the development of innovative new services involving library
  systems and scholarly and academic information communication technologies;
• Provides leadership and contribution of technical expertise to projects to
  accomplish the Systems & IT Services program and projects in the Library;
• Provides leadership in the development and delivery of new systems and the
  revitalization of existing systems throughout the Library;
• Monitors ongoing Library IT operations, and, in collaboration with other
  staff and in conjunction with the Systems Supervisor and unit staff,
  formulates and implements new programs;
• Ensures the effective deployment of resources assigned to Library Systems & IT Services;
• Ensures that suitable policies and procedures for the effective delivery of
  Library Systems and IT Services are in place, understood by staff, and
  applied in day-to-day operations;
• Ensures effective systems integration with University applications and
  campus IT infrastructure;
• Communicates and builds effective relationships and links to internal and
  external institutional partners;
• Represents the University Librarian at technology meetings/forums within
  the Library and campus-wide, chairs and participates in various committees,
  tasks forces, working groups and special projects;
• Contributes to the Library's strategic planning process, through the
  development of a unit plan, aligned with existing University strategic
  plans;
• Plans and advocates for IT infrastructure renewal and expansion;
• Effectively manages the Library Systems & IT Services staff, including
  mentoring, career development, training and orientation, performance
  assessment, and providing feedback and coaching to staff reporting to the
  position;
• Identifies and reports key success measures for Library Systems & IT
  Services

Qualifications:

• Masters of Library and Information Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-
  accredited;
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in an academic setting;
• Experience with the development of Web-based information services as well
  as a significant knowledge of new and emerging digital library technologies
  and standards;
• Demonstrated success as an innovator with a creative spark and a strong
  team approach to development;
• Outstanding interpersonal communication and organizational skills (personal
  and virtual).

Located in the heart of the city, The University of Winnipeg is committed
to providing true diversity of access to higher education and achieving
academic excellence. From its strong foundation in Liberal Arts education,
to its unique Collegiate Division, through its "55 plus" Continuing
Education programs and its new Graduate programs, the University believes
in lifelong learning. With a total student population of over 9,000, the
University provides an intimate but powerful academic experience, highly
recommended by its graduates.  Under the leadership of The Honourable Lloyd
Axworthy, The University of Winnipeg is experiencing tremendous growth and
development as it embraces the future as a leading learning institution.
The University of Winnipeg received its charter in 1967 but its roots date
back more than 130 years. The founding colleges were Manitoba College
(1871) and Wesley College (1888), which merged to form United College in
1938. The University's motto is Lux et Veritas Floreant - Let Light and
Truth Flourish.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to employment equity, welcomes
diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified
individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal
persons and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian
immigration requirements, this advertisement is initially directed to
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Appointment:

This is a one-year term appointment starting 1 September 2009 and is
subject to final budgetary approval. Librarians are appointed to a rank,
depending on qualifications and experience. The base salaries (2009-2010)
are as follows: Librarian I: $46,407; Librarian II: $48,781 and Librarian
III: $60,070.

Deadline for applications: July 10, 2009

Send applications (including a CV and the names of three references) to:

Dr. Linda Dietrick
Acting University Librarian
University of Winnipeg
515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB   R3B 2E9
Tel. (204) 786-9488
Fax (204) 783-8910