Division: Collections
Service: Library
Supervisor: Head Librarian
Status: Permanent full-time (35 hrs/wk)
Posting dates: August 27- September 14, 2008
Job Summary
The Systems Librarian is responsible for the
effective operation, use, and continued development of the Library’s
information systems, networks and services, coordinating, administering, and
evaluating all of the Library’s IT needs. The incumbent advises on,
manages and supports the implementation, operation, integration, and
enhancement of these systems. The System Librarian is charged with providing
instruction and technical support to Library staff and Readers, liaising with
system vendors, and monitoring, evaluating and recommending new technology
applications and software which will improve library and knowledge services.
Key responsibility areas
Management
• Plan, evaluate, implement and manage the
Library’s automated systems
• Configure and manage the systems in response
to specific needs of Library and Collections users
Support
• Provide technical support for new projects
related to information systems
• Provide technical support for database
problems in collaboration with Information Technology services
• Offer first-line support for problems related
to the integrated Library system
• Train Collections users
• Create, modify and supervise the use of
scripts which standardize data in accordance with library science and
collections norms
• Create reports based on software data
• Analyse the Library’s requirements for
new internal databases and make proposals
• Suggest changes to staff work flow in order
to take advantage of new functionalities provided by software
Update
• Update software on Library workstations
• Supervise the update of bibliographic data
for uncatalogued Library materials
• Effect global changes on Library and
Collections data
• Install, configure and test new versions of
Collections software
Liaison
• Act as liaison between the
Library/Collections and Information Technology services on the subject of
technologies used in the Library/Collections and vice-versa
• Act as liaison between the
Library/Collections and the software producers/service providers to supervise
and ensure proper implementation
Required qualifications
• Education level: Masters degree in library
science or information technology from an accredited school of library and
information science
• Number of years of relevant work experience
required: 3 to 5 years experience in library services and database management
• Solid command of English and French, both
written and oral
• Sound knowledge of automated systems
currently in use in libraries
• Knowledge of SQL and
• Familiarity with library activities, notably
catalogue research and database updates
• Knowledge of electronic data exchange formats
such as EDIFACT
• Knowledge of art and architecture is an
advantage
Please send your curriculum vitae, a cover letter and
the names of three references by September 18, 2008 to:
Human Resources Department
Canadian Centre for Architecture
1920, rue Baile,
Montréal (Québec) H3H 2S6,
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
fax: (514) 939-7012.
Only selected candidates will be called. Please do
not phone.
The CCA is an equal opportunity employer.