Competition# L-30  

The Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute is a recognized leader in Alberta in research and services to persons with disabilities.  Our publicly accessible Dr. Randy J. Tighe Resource Centre is a leading source for the latest information and resources on developmental disabilities to the disability community at large. 

Do you know what a library of the 21^st Century will look like?
Do you want to be part of creating it?

In this leadership position, you will be responsible for:

•  charting the direction of the library in accordance with the department’s vision to provide high quality research and information
• maintaining and expanding a diverse collection of resources including interactive media, educational tools and plain language information
• updating the library’s web-site and on-line database
• responding to information requests, and distributing materials and audio-visual resources across the province
• recruiting, training and supervising library staff
• monitoring the library’s budget
• identifying and implementing technological solutions for effective management of the library’s information storage and distribution systems
• icreating a welcoming and supportive environment for customers of all abilities 

As a member of a department known for its excellence and high standards, you will have the opportunity to:

• support research activities that influence policy, service-delivery and advocacy for persons with disabilities in Alberta
• contribute to the department’s research agenda development, strategic planning, publishing and peer-review activities
• participate in agency-wide development, social and public-relations activities

As the successful candidate, you:

• have professional training and experience in library, information or resource centre management, preferably, a Master’s Degree in Library Sciences and 3 years’ of related experience, or a combination of related education and experience
• demonstrate excellent written, interpersonal and customer service skills
•  value the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society and have a genuine respect for diversity
• are proficient in using and providing technical assistance for computers, audio-visual resources and bibliographic systems and software
• are highly organized and can work efficiently and independently with little supervision in a high performance environment
• are familiar with the issues, literature and resources pertinent to the disability field