Web and Digital Initiatives Librarian, University of Ottawa Library

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 and Digital 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 institution. With 1200 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: http://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 technologies and services for our environment; provides creative and technical expertise to design, develop, manage and support innovative services and systems. Working collaboratively with Library staff, the Web and Digital Initiatives Librarian leads and coordinates the creation and enhancement of the Library Web site and the staff Intranet. The incumbent participates in 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.

Application deadline: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 by 5pm.

Full posting available here: http://www.uottawa.ca/vice-president-academic/faculty-affairs/faculty-recruitment/openings#postes-bibliothecaires-librarian-positions.