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Posted 25 June 2008

Instructor - Coordinator, Library Services
NorQuest College

Deadline: 'open until filled'

INSTRUCTOR WITH A WORKING TITLE OF COORDINATOR, LIBRARY SERVICES
LEARNING RESOURCE SERVICES

Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, Alberta, NorQuest College is the postsecondary school of choice for health and human services, business and industry careers, academic upgrading, adult literacy and language training. We strive to help our students meet their academic and career goals by providing an accessible, diverse, supportive and vibrant learning environment. We value our employees in the same way we do our students. As an employer of choice we provide meaningful work, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit program, opportunities for growth and development, and a commitment to a work/life balance.

Are you a dedicated library services professional interested in coordinating an award-winning Library team? In this role, you will provide leadership and shape the strategic direction for the NorQuest College library, and be an advocate for information literacy outcomes for students, faculty, and staff at NorQuest College.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all administrative library activities including library services delivery, budget preparation and monitoring, library programs and services promotion, library human resource management, and space and facilities utilization and optimization.
• Work collaboratively with the Coordinator, Library Instruction and Coordinator, Library Systems to plan and implement library program and service enhancements.
• Maintain an Effective Learner Center Environment aiming a high level of student success.
• Enhance library programs, services, and resources in collaboration with library staff and other stakeholders.
• Liaise and network with internal and external stakeholders to extend and maintain collaborative partnerships.
• Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of divisional and department strategic plans.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• M.L.S./M.L.I.S. from an ALA accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years library experience in a leadership role.
• Previous experience in a post-secondary library serving multicultural clientele an asset.
• Able to bring innovative and evidence-based enhancements to library programs and services.
• Able to adapt to an ever-changing library environment.
• Excellent team leader and player.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making, and facilitation skills.

SALARY:  Commensurate with education and experience, plus a Coordinator stipend.
COMPETITION NUMBER: 4847-06-08
CLOSING DATE:   Open until suitable candidate is found
TO APPLY:    If you meet the requirements of this position and wish to apply please continue with this on-line process at www.norquest.ca, using ‘ResumeBasic’.
NOTE:   Notification of receipt will only be made to on-line applicants.  Candidates selected for interview will be contacted within 28 days.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP)      
The personal information recorded on the application form is being collected under the authority of the Post Secondary Learning Act and Section 33c of the Freedom of Information and Protection (FOIP) Act.  The information will be used for purpose(s) of employee payroll and administration and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection (FOIP) Act.     
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