Employment Opportunity - University of Ottawa - Web Initiatives Librarian

[Cameron Metcalf]

University of Ottawa Library
Web Initiatives Librarian - 201655
http://www.academiccareers.uottawa.ca/node/409

Responsibilities: The University of Ottawa Library seeks an energetic,
innovative and service-oriented individual with good technical and
communication skills to fill the position of Web Initiatives Librarian at the
University of Ottawa Library. The successful candidate will be a creative
individual who works well with colleagues in a challenging and changing
environment.

Setting: Located in the heart of the National Capital, the University of Ottawa is
recognized as one of Canada's leading teaching and research institutions.  With
1500 regular faculty and 40,000 students enrolled in over 360 programs, the
University of Ottawa offers a broad spectrum of high quality programs in both
English and French.  For more information, see: www.uottawa.ca.

Description:  Reporting to the Head, Library Systems Division the incumbent
monitors, identifies and communicates innovations in the uses of the web and
recommends and implements new and emerging web-based technologies and
services for our environment; provides creative and technical expertise to
design, develop, manage and support innovative web-based information
services and systems. Working collaboratively with Library staff, the Web
Initiatives Librarian leads and coordinates the creation and enhancement of the
Library Web site and the staff Intranet. The incumbent supports reference and
public services staff in web related and web-based information services;
participates or leads projects to implement and adopt new technology to
deliver services to clients; provides reference and research assistance; and as a
member of the Systems team, participates in the planning, development, and
implementation of the Library's current and future services, systems and
technical infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 	A Master's degree in Library and Information Studies (M.L.I.S.) from an
ALA accredited institution;
2. 	Two (2) years of relevant work experience or fewer depending on the
relevance of the experience;
3.	Demonstrated experience with current web and database technologies
and standards including XHTML, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, CSS, RSS, W3C Web
Usability Guidelines;  good knowledge of accessibility standards and security
issues; familiarity with Unix and Windows server environments; knowledge of
library technology integration using linking tools (such as SFX) and web 2.0
technologies;
4. 	Demonstrated experience in web interface design, site management,
content development and/or demonstrated skill in developing relational
databases to create dynamic web pages;
5. 	Demonstrated ability to manage time and set priorities using project
management techniques; manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
and work under pressure;
6. 	Technologically competent, analytical, curious, detail oriented, flexible
and responsive;
7. 	A proven service orientation with a willingness to collaborate and share
expertise; work in teams and negotiate solutions with diverse groups;
8. 	Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
9.	Bilingual (English and French), written and spoken, including the ability
to make presentations and train in both official languages.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is part of the Bargaining Unit (Faculty, Librarians, Counsellors,
Language teachers).

Applications, accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, should be submitted
no later than 5 p.m., Friday, February 3rd , 2012

Ms. Leslie Weir
University Librarian
University of Ottawa Library
65 University Private
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Email: biblio at uottawa.ca

The University of Ottawa Library thanks all those who apply.  Only those
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Cameron Metcalf    (613.562.5800 x 3651)
Chef, Département des systèmes | Head, Library Systems Division
Bibliothèque uOttawa Library    www.biblio.uottawa.ca
 

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2012-01-17