Description

Job Overview

The Acquisitions and Systems Librarian coordinates and provides access to timely scholarly research literature for IDRC staff and funded recipients in the most practical and cost-effective manner possible.  S/he performs document delivery, organizes, administers and implements the acquisition of all articles, serials and books, and organizes and maintains the Library’s serials subscriptions.

The Acquisitions and Systems Librarian also serves as subject matter expert to provide advice on and serve as system administrator of various IDRC library systems.  S/he coordinates systems setup, configuration, updates, and troubleshooting with application vendor and technical support staff.

Candidate Profile

Education

• Master’s degree in library/information sciences

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of advanced online and Internet searching
• Experience with document delivery, systems administration, acquisitions and cataloguing

Language

• Bilingual position (English / French) at the intermediate level

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Federal acts and legislation concerning copyright and how it applies to document delivery

Competencies

• Familiarity with automated library systems
• Ability to set priorities and organize work
• Ability to work with deadlines
• Initiative, resourcefulness, good judgment and flexibility
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues
• Aptitude for detailed work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Superior communication and presentation skills
• Excellent database and internet search skills

Additional Information                                                           

For more information regarding primary duties or responsibilities, view Job Details.