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THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA LIBRARIES
Invites Applications for the Position of
Head, Architecture/Fine Arts and Music Libraries
The University of Manitoba Libraries consists of eight unit libraries and
four satellite information centers located on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne
Campuses and at the St. Boniface and Victoria General Hospitals. With
collections of over 2 million volumes, an annual operating budget of over 15
million dollars and a full-time equivalent staff of approximately 205
employees, the Libraries serves a community of approximately 38,000
students, faculty, staff and citizen borrowers.
The Architecture and Fine Arts Library supports the teaching and research
requirements of the Faculty of Architecture, which consists of four graduate
departments (Landscape Architecture, Architecture, City Planning and
Interior Design) and two undergraduate programs (Environmental Design,
Interior Design) and the School of Art, which offers undergraduate degrees
in Art History and Studio Art. Service is also extended to members of the
design and artistic community and to the general public. The library
includes the Slide Collection and the Product Catalogue Collection. The
Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library provides library service to the School of
Music and Winnipeg¹s musical community. In addition to monographs and
periodicals, the library¹s specialized collections include music scores,
performance music, phono records, compact discs, audiotapes, and
videocassettes. For more information about the Libraries and the University
of Manitoba, please visit our web site: http://www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/
Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the successful candidate will be
responsible for the overall operation of both the Architecture/Fine Arts
Library and the Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library in all aspects, including
administration of the facilities, policy formulation, collection
development, budget preparation and control, physical facilities planning,
library user services, planning and developing digital access to visual
resources, supervision of staff and staff development. A major fund raising
campaign has begun to create a combined Architecture/Fine Arts and Music
Library in a new building.
Qualifications: A Master¹s degree from an ALA accredited library program
with an education in or knowledge of subject literature in architecture,
planning, landscape architecture, interior design, art or music. An
additional graduate degree(s) in a related discipline is preferred. Five
years experience at the professional level in a large research or academic
library with demonstrated management experience, including planning
services, organizing physical spaces, budget administration and directing
staff is required. Work experience in an architecture, art, or music branch
or special library preferred. Experience with reference services,
bibliographic instruction, collection development and a demonstrated
knowledge of library information services, emerging electronic information
sources, and their application to libraries is required. Experience as a
participant in the process of library design and renovation preferred. It
is essential that the successful candidate be highly motivated and
self-directed, and have a demonstrated ability to work independently and as
part of a team. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills are
required to work successfully with patrons and staff in a variety of
situations. The successful candidate should have a commitment to
professional growth and is expected to participate in professional
development activities.
This position will commence on July 1, 2002 or as soon as possible
thereafter.
Rank and Salary: Appointment, including rank and salary will be
commensurate with experience. This position may require a two-year
probationary period.
The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified men and
women, including members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and
persons with disabilities. .
Applications including curriculum vitae and the names and addresses
(including phone, e-mail address and fax numbers) of three references to:
Chris Anstead
Landmark Consulting Group
25 Main Street W., Suite 2225
Hamilton, ON L8P 1H1
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