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Head - Humanities and Social Sciences Library Deadline: 2 May The University of Alberta Libraries (www.library.ualberta.ca), Canada’s second largest research library, seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Head, Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Library. Reporting to the Director of Library Services and Information Resources, the Head of the Humanities and Social Sciences Library takes responsibility for the operations of the HSS Library and is responsible for a total of 18.5 staff members, directly supervising 7 professional and 2 paraprofessionals. The Head of the HSS Library is a member of the Library Operating Group and participates in coordinating existing system-wide services as well as the planning and development of new service initiatives. The collections of the University of Alberta Libraries exceed five million volumes. The Humanities and Social Sciences Library is the largest of the subject libraries within the University of Alberta system. It comprises some 2 million volumes including significant collections of government documents, newspapers, microform and electronic sources. Innovative reference services and an extensive reference and bibliography collection support the wide range of academic disciplines and general interests the unit serves. The University of Alberta Libraries has a partnership with OCLC for cataloguing of materials. It has unique relationships with the broader community through NEOS, a central Alberta Consortium consisting of 18 government, hospital, college and university libraries and through The Alberta Library. Qualifications include an MLS degree from an accredited library school and at least 3 to 5 years relevant experience, including supervision. Applicants must possess a strong service orientation, excellent communication skills, a thorough understanding of a variety of modes for delivery of services, an interest in trying new service paradigms and in evaluation of current practice, superior management and leadership skills, a commitment to cooperative action and innovative solutions, and a demonstrated interest in the goals of the Library and the profession. This is a permanent tenure-track position classified at the Librarian 2 level with a current salary range of $68,128 – 108,384. Librarians at the University of Alberta have academic status and participate in a generous benefits program. Closing date for the position is May 2, 2008. To apply, please mail, fax or e-mail your resume and the names of three references to: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. Established in 1908 as a board-governed, public institution, the University of Alberta has earned the reputation of being one of the best universities in Canada based on our strengths in teaching, research and services. The University of Alberta serves over 36,000 students in more than 200 undergraduate programs and 170 graduate programs (www.ualberta.ca). The University's main campus is located in Edmonton, the cosmopolitan capital of the province of Alberta. The Edmonton metropolitan area is the sixth largest in the country with a population of approximately one million people (http://www.edmonton.ca/portal/server.pt ). Edmonton is home to vibrant cultural events, a system of river valley parks and trails, and is located only a few hours drive from Banff and Jasper National Parks, which offer skiing in winter and excellent hiking and sightseeing in summer.
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Posted 19 April 2008