[LIBJOBS] Windsor, Ontario, Canada, University Librarian for University of Windsor

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Please see below a job advertisement for the University of Windsor, University Librarian search. Please circulate.

 

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Shauna

 

University Librarian, University of Windsor

 

The University of Windsor is a comprehensive, student-centered university, with 16,000 students enrolled in a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. With more than four million items in its collection, the Leddy Library is integral to the University’s research and academic programs, and is a leader in the introduction of emerging technologies.

The University Librarian is a member of the University’s senior management team, and will articulate a strategic vision to develop innovative library services and core collections to meet the needs of Windsor’s campus community.  Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President Academic, the University Librarian will manage the library’s $12 million annual budget and 67-member staff, including 20 professional librarians.

The ideal candidate will have an ALA-accredited MLIS or a doctorate degree in Library and Information Science, or related discipline. S/he will have a record of scholarly activity and progressive leadership experience in an academic environment.

The University Librarian must be an exceptional communicator and relationship builder. S/he will demonstrate a broad understanding of emerging trends in academic librarianship and higher education, especially the ways in which librarian expertise can provide significant benefit to both faculty and students. S/he must have an in-depth knowledge of information technologies and the rapidly-evolving opportunities and challenges they present. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in planning and budgeting in an environment of fiscal restraint.

The University Librarian will be specifically accountable for realizing and promoting a collective vision and sense of shared mission for the Library, while ensuring alignment with the University's strategic direction. S/he will: develop and implement a human resource plan that respects the unionized workplace and our commitment to diversity; implement new information technologies that support research, teaching, and learning while building on the Library's reputation as a leader in Open Access models of information access, knowledge creation and dissemination; represent the Library internally and externally, nurture relevant strategic alliances, and cultivate new sources of funding.

To explore this exciting and challenging leadership opportunity with a full benefits package and term of office for up to five years, contact Anna Stuart or Kathryn Morse at 1-888-822-6022. To apply, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae at http://jobs.kbrs.ca/Careers/10602/ or c/o the Search Committee at the University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, N9B 3P4. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of Windsor is a welcoming community that is committed to equity and supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and work environments. In pursuit of the University's Employment Equity Plan, members from the designated groups (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify. For accessibility related accommodation, please notify the Employment Coordinator (staff positions) or the Faculty Recruitment Coordinator (faculty-related positions). More general information on the University's accessibility policy can be found on the Office of Human Rights, Equity & Accessibility website. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

 

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