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UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
Liaison Librarian
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3. As a Liaison Librarian accountable for the proactive management of the collection
lifecycle in assigned subject areas, the incumbent:
Develops and maintains collection development and retention policies that reflect
the needs of Schools/Academic Departments and support long term management
and relevance of the collection
Selects materials, both print and electronic, for the Library’s collections in a
fiscally responsible manner aiming to maximize the scope and depth of the
collection
Analyzes the use of collections, and applies gained information to collection
decisions
Evaluates the print and electronic collections and recommends actions based on
condition and relevance of the collection
Collaborates with other Librarians and Library Department Heads regarding the
selection and evaluation of interdisciplinary collections as well as the identification
of locally unique, at times rare, collections
In co-operation with the Head, Collection Development and Heads, ISR, as
appropriate:
Interacts and negotiates with publishers/vendors
Assesses vendors platforms &products and service
Develops and maintains approval plan profiles
Participates in the exploration and piloting of innovative collection
development initiatives
Maintains current knowledge about the Acquisitions Budget and manages the
budget allocations in a fiscally responsible manner, with particular attention to
assigned Schools/Academic Departments
4. As a Liaison Librarian providing support for information services and instructional
activities, the incumbent:
Participates in Information Services delivery, including:
Trains other Library staff for information service delivery, with particular
regard to their assigned subject areas or areas of expertise
Providing information services at virtual and/or physical service points
Consultations to faculty and students, and staff
Participates in the Library’s instructional activities, by:
Developing, designing, delivering, and assessing instruction programs,
including designing instructional materials, whether in person, online or in a
blended environment
Developing modules for instructional activities as related to areas of subject
expertise
Working with faculty to integrate the use of the collection, and research
skills into course assignments and research activities
Designs, develops and maintains effective online and print content. Provides input
to other Library departments into maintaining and improving the Library’s virtual
user interface and face to face services, including active participation in working
groups
5. As a Liaison Librarian who may be embedded in an academic School or Department that
operates a Resource Centre, the incumbent:
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