University of Waterloo Library
Digital Special Collections Librarian
The University of Waterloo Library is seeking an innovative and dynamic professional librarian to fill a
position in the Special Collections department. The successful candidate will, in collaboration with
others, develop and implement the Library’s digital preservation program, including policies, workflows
and processes for the appraisal, acquisition, description, storage, preservation and discovery of
University and Library academic and administrative digital assets, collections and archives.
Reporting to the Head, Special Collections the incumbent will liaise with the University Records Manager
and other university officials, in identifying university digital assets of enduring institutional value,
and in developing strategies for their long-term preservation and use. Information access management
aspects of this position include appraisal, accessioning, arrangement, description and preservation of
archival materials, both digital and analogue.
Qualifications
* An MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent.
* Several years’ experience with the creation and management of digital special collections and/or archives.
* Significant experience with the acquisition and appraisal of archival materials through analysis or
implementation of retention scheduling, internal transfer, and/or donor negotiation processes.
* A sound knowledge of the arrangement and description of personal and/or institutional records in
accordance with the Rules for Archival Description (RAD).
* Experience providing reference and research services to patrons.
* Experience with archives management software.
* Demonstrated initiative and outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
* A resourceful, innovative self-starter who manages multiple tasks and competing priorities well.
* Works well both independently and as a team member in a collaborative and collegial environment.
* Experience planning and implementing digitization projects.
To view the full job description: http://www.hr.uwaterloo.ca/.jd/00001408.html
The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and academic/professional qualifications.
For uWaterloo salary scales, refer to:
http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infosec/Policies/2009-12.pdf
Deadline for applications: For assured consideration, applications should be received by end of day February 17, 2012.
To apply and to view the full job description: http://www.hr.uwaterloo.ca/mycareer/all_apps.html
* Click on ‘External Postings on myCareer@UWaterloo online recruitment system’
* Click on ‘Careers’
* Click on ‘Librarian, Digital Special Collections’
Employment Equity: The university respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. Applications from all
qualified individuals are encouraged.
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In just half a century, the University of Waterloo, located in the heart of Canada’s Technology Triangle,
has become one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities with 30,000 full- and part-time students in
undergraduate and graduate programs. Waterloo, as home to the world’s largest post-secondary co-operative
education program, embraces its connections to the world and encourages enterprising partnerships in
learning, research and discovery. In the next decade, the university is committed to building a better
future for Canada and the world by championing innovation and collaboration to create solutions relevant
to the needs of today and tomorrow. For details, visit www.uwaterloo.ca