Library Specialist (Bilingual)
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada   

Overview

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is Canada's newest national museum, with construction and inaugural exhibits slated for completion in 2012, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  An "idea museum" with a strong focus on innovation, the CMHR seeks talented people who share our passion and commitment to creating a world class museum that will enhance the public’s understanding of human rights, promote respect for others and encourage reflection and dialogue.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head, Archives, Library & Collections the Library Specialist will be responsible for participating in and coordinating of a wide range of information services including but not limited to reference, circulation, collection development, acquisitions and cataloguing published and public materials.

•    Selects and maintains electronic library digital resources to support the Global Human Rights Reference Centre

•    Provides specialized human rights subject reference services. Responds to daily on-site requests for information. Trains museum staff and users to effectively use  electronic information resources

•    Maintains other user services including circulation, shelving, Interlibrary Loan services and bibliographic services

•    Recommends acquisition of electronic and print library materials, based on review of professional journals, advertisements, evaluative previews or research staff requests

•    Coordinates acquisitions of all library materials including licencing for electronic resources

•    Manages the library automated system and maintains local library databases

•    Coordinates and maintains information cataloguing services both for electronic and print resources

•    Evaluates the physical condition of library materials in all formats

•    Develops and maintains the library resources web site

•    Prepares reports related to library and information services, technology and media services, resources and activities

•    Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

Requirements for this position are as follows:

Skills and Knowledge – Required

•    Degree or diploma in Library and/or Information Studies or equivalent education

•    Degree relevant to human rights (such as political science, public administration or law)

•    2-4 years’ experience working as a librarian or information specialist

•    Knowledge of modern library organization, practices and procedures, methods, ethics and professional standards

•    Knowledge of  bibliographical principles, cataloguing and classification rules, regulations, and online tools and resources

•    Knowledge of reference source materials and skill in usage of various reference research methodologies

•    In-depth Knowledge of an automated library system

•    Experience in the use of various reference sources and tools

•    Ability to communicate in both official languages, oral and written

Skills and Knowledge – Desired

•    An ALA (American Library Association) accredited Master’s degree

•    Understanding of scholarly publishing issues and trends with an interest in collection development in both print and electronic formats

•    Knowledge of  Dublin Core, MARC (MAchine-Readable Cataloging), AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules), LCSH (Library of Congress Subject Headings), Library of Congress Classification and OCLC (Online Computer Library Center)  Connexion and an integrated library, archival and/or museum  systems

•    Knowledge of copyright standards for library, archival and museum materials

•    Education or experience in human rights

•    Work experience in a museum

Attributes

•    Ability to take initiative and work well independently

•    Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

•    Proven ability to exercise tact and sound judgment

•    Strong customer service aptitude

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

•    Work is in an office environment

•    Occasional physical effort lifting boxes and pulling carts

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and a current resume through the museum’s Career page at www.humanrightsmuseum.ca. The closing date is January 11, 2011.

The CMHR encourages diversity in all aspects of its operations. If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation in order to successfully submit an application, please contact us at info@humanrightsmuseum.ca to make your accommodation request.

All applicants will receive a confirmation of the receipt of their application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.