Medicine Hat College, a comprehensive institution offering a wide range of
programsincluding degrees, requires a full-time Information
and Technology Librarian to assist with themanagement of
Library Services. The college, which serves 2,500 FTE students, is
locatedon a beautiful campus in the sunniest city in
Canada. Medicine Hat, with a population of over65,000,
offers a high quality of life in Southeastern Alberta.

  
The award-winning Vera Bracken Library in Medicine Hat is a popular and busy
facilitywhich receives top marks in the annual Student
Satisfaction Survey as the library staffhave a reputation
for providing excellent service. A full range of library services is
alsoprovided from the student-focused Brooks Campus
Library.

  
The librarian manages the Information Services department and as such is
responsiblefor the leadership of various information
services, including information desk scheduling,database
management, and interlibrary loans. The librarian is
responsible for leadingthe incorporation and use of
technology within the library. The librarian participates as
amember of the library management team and is responsible
for the supervision of staff,including hiring, training,
and evaluating.

  
The Information and Technology Librarian provides students, faculty, staff,
andcommunity members with instruction in locating and
utilizing library resources; teachesand evaluates
information literacy skills classes; selects library materials to support
thecollege's programs; is actively involved with the many
partnerships in which the MedicineHat College Library
participates; and serves on a number of internal college
committees.The position requires a Masters in Library and
Information Science degree and aminimum of three years of
library experience, preferably in an academic
environment.Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as
the librarian works with a diverse group ofpeople,
including faculty, students, staff, and community members. Knowledge of the
useof technology in libraries, especially of e-resources,
is required.

  
Salary range: $70,254 $81,392

  
Please provide a cover letter quoting Competition #113073, and your resume,
includingthree references. The deadline
for receipt of applications is January 25, 2013.This
position will require the successful candidate to present a valid
PoliceInformation/Criminal Record Check (Including
Vulnerable Sector Search).



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