<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br clear="all"></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Please visit <a href="https://www.upei.ca/hr/competition/03a20" target="_blank">https://www.upei.ca/hr/competition/03a20</a> to view the job ad for a Permanent Track Position - Systems Librarian - Robertson Library, University of Prince Edward Island.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Permanent Track is the librarian equivalent of tenure track. UPEI faculty and librarians participate in a collective bargaining agreement (aka are unionized).</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">The closing date for applications is March 27, 2020.<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><br></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">The University of Prince Edward Island is one of Canada’s leading liberal undergraduate institutions. Located in Charlottetown, UPEI is a central educational, cultural and social institution in the City and the Province. With a population of almost 5,000 part-time and full-time students, the University is best described as a research-intensive primarily undergraduate university, offering traditional programs as well as many unique areas of study, including professional programs, and has a strong research focus.</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Reporting to the University Librarian, the Systems Librarian will provide technical expertise, day-to-day administration, and broad support for traditional and emerging software solutions and standards necessary for optimal management of and access to content, digital services and platforms. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 13px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">The Systems Librarian will work closely with UPEI’s IT Systems and Services (ITSS) to manage the Library’s physical and remote infrastructure. The Systems Librarian manages the integrated library system (Evergreen), an ecosystem of primarily open-source systems, services, and digital platforms, and will contribute to the development and maintenance of the Library’s website.  The Systems Librarian in collaboration with ITSS coordinates support for staff and public computers, and software and hardware within the Library.</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 13px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"> Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful applicant will:</span></span></span></p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 2em;padding:0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Manage the Systems unit staff and workflow</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Maintain the technology platforms  (including local hardware, campus systems, or remote infrastructure) that support library functions and services, including hardware, operating systems, and software updates/upgrades</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Contribute to developing, implementing, and updating policies related to user permissions on digital services, backup scheduling and disaster management, long-term digital preservation, and the lifecycle (approval, development, launch, maintenance, sunsetting, and archiving) of digital projects and services</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Manage projects relating to custom software and service development, including requirements gathering, execution, deployment, and support</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Be the technical point of contact and client support for digital projects serving internal and external clients</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Coordinate the technical support of digital project clients through site configuration and development</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Maintain library in-house digital services and resources when not included in another librarian’s portfolio</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Maintain the platform and security of the proxy server (currently EZproxy) including managing user access and restrictions</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Actively collaborate and communicate with ITSS and other campus stakeholders as it relates to the Library’s technical and service infrastructure</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Coordinate the maintenance of staff and public desktop and laptop technology and related peripherals</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Participate in library liaison duties including activities related to information literacy instruction, delivering specialized information services, individual research consultations, collections development, and preparing library reports for accreditation and academic program reviews</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Participate in library, university, regional, and national committees and organizations as relevant</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 13px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">QUALIFICATIONS:</span></span></span></span></p><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 2em;padding:0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Master of Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution is required</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">A Computer Science degree or Information Technology related certifications or similar would be an asset</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Minimum of two years' experience supporting an integrated library system/library management system</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Minimum of two years’ experience managing Linux servers with LAMP stack or equivalent and an interest in supporting and working within an open-source environment</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Experience supporting other library-related systems in-house, especially open source (e.g., Drupal-based library website, Islandora), an asset</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Demonstrated project management skills</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Proficiency with SQL and SQL scripting, PHP, and XML transformation</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Knowledge of MARC format an asset</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to explain complex concepts and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, and technical staff in individual and group settings</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;list-style-position:outside;padding:1px 0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Ability to thrive in an evolving area of librarianship, as evidenced by creative and analytical thinking and problem-solving</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">The position is part of the UPEI Faculty Association Bargaining Unit #1, and is expected to be filled at the Rank of Librarian II. The appointment will be effective July 1, 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Application Instructions:</span></span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Applicants sent via e-mail are preferred. Applications to include curriculum vitae, names of three references and a cover letter.</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Inquiries and applications should be directed to:</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Donald Moses</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">University Librarian</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Robertson Library, UPEI</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">550 University Avenue,</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">CANADA, C1A 4P3</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><a href="mailto:dmoses@upei.ca" style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(25,42,54);padding:0px 3px">dmoses@upei.ca</a></span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">902-566-0460</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><a href="http://library.upei.ca/" style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(25,42,54);padding:0px 3px">http://library.upei.ca/</a> (<a href="http://library.upei.ca/" style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(25,42,54);padding:0px 3px">http://library.upei.ca/</a>)</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 0px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.</span></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:1em 0px 13px;color:rgb(25,42,54);font-family:"Open Sans";font-size:16px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box">Closing date for applications is March 27, 2020.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><br></p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Melissa Belvadi</div><div>Collections Librarian</div><div>University of Prince Edward Island</div><div><a href="mailto:mbelvadi@upei.ca" target="_blank">mbelvadi@upei.ca</a>  9<span style="font-size:12.8px">02-566-0581</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">ORCID iD: </span><span style="font-size:12.8px">0000-0002-4433-0189</span></div><div>my <a href="http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=mbelvadi%40upei.ca&ctz=America/Halifax&mode=week" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">public calendar</a></div><div><a href="https://mbelvadi.youcanbook.me/" target="_blank">Make an appointment</a> via YouCanBookMe</div><div><br></div><div><br><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>