Head, Collection Development

LN3 (Librarian 3)  Regular/full-time

Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism

Legislative Library

Winnipeg

Advertisement Number: 22298

Salary:  $49,287.00 - $60,427.00 per year

Closing Date:  April 16, 2010

Qualifications:

This position requires a Master of Library and Information Science degree or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience; experience in selecting library materials, managing serials, and/or administering a library budget; experience in supervising staff; use of current Windows-based desktop tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).  Desirable experience includes library reference work or post-secondary studies in history, public administration, political science or legal fields; and preservation of library materials.  The successful incumbent will demonstrate good communication skills, ability to manage workflow and projects, practical knowledge of budget management, and ability to work effectively as a team member.  Demonstrated knowledge and experience regarding the selection, use and evaluation of electronic resources and/or licensing issues for libraries is also an asset. 

Duties:

As Head of Collection Development, incumbent plans, directs, and coordinates collection development policies and processes for selection, de-selection and preservation of print and online resources; supervises three staff; directs purchasing to meet and anticipate the information needs of the Legislature and government personnel; manages legal deposit acquisitions; promotes awareness and use of library collections; and carries out reference and research duties as a member of the Reference team.

Apply to:

Advertisement #22298

Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism

Human Resource Services

304-379 Broadway

Winnipeg MB

R3C 0T9

Phone: 204-945-3001

Fax: 204-945-4907

Email: dept.hrservices@gov.mb.ca

Please insert the advertisement number and position title into the subject line of your e-mail.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or résumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.