Grant MacEwan University seeks a full time librarian at City Centre Campus from August 23, 2010 to April 22, 2011. The responsibilities of this position include providing reference services and information literacy instruction classes to students as well as collection development and liaison with academic programs. Applicants require a Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program. Experience in an academic library in the areas of collection development, reference and information literacy instruction is desirable. Candidates should have demonstrated instructional skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a strong customer service orientation. Experience with government documents and legal information is highly desirable. The successful candidate should be flexible, adaptable and have the ability to work collegially in a team environment that includes a wide range of subject disciplines and technology services and support. Grant MacEwan University, located in Edmonton is a rapidly growing post-secondary institution with over 10,000 FTE students. The University offers a wide array of educational opportunities and credentials on its four campuses, including bachelor and applied degrees, diplomas and certificates. The City Centre Campus, located in downtown Edmonton has a full-time student enrolment of approximately 6,600. Applicants should submit a letter of application along with curriculum vitae and three references. Librarians are members of the Grant MacEwan University Faculty Association. This position reports to the Library Chair. This position is included under the Faculty Association Collective Agreement Salary Range: Based on education and experience Closing Date: Friday August 6th, 2010 at 4:30 pm Quote Competition No: 10.07.156 Preference may be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
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