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UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
Liaison Librarian
http://www.hr.uwaterloo.ca/.jd/00001002.html
excellence
Demonstrated ability to independently, as well as collaboratively, plan, coordinate,
implement and assess effective services and collections projects, including managing
multiple and simultaneous projects
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and synthesize recommendations
Proven ability to work effectively in a service oriented environment, which values
collaboration and collegiality
Demonstrated ability to interact with all staff in a respectful and sensitive manner
Technical:
Knowledge of current practices and trends in the areas of interest to the specific liaison
portfolio(s)
Ability to develop, deliver and assess instructional content, in person and virtually, such
as web content, screencasts, webinars
Superior customer relationship management skills. Ability to maintain effective working
relationships across multiple and diverse organizations, and across levels within
organizations from specialist to executive level
An understanding of the collection development process including principles of
proactive information resources development and management, licensing and strong
vendor relationships
Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of current practices and trends in the areas of information services,
information seeking, information literacy and instruction, information resources
development and management, scholarly communication, and higher education
Ability to identify new service and engagement opportunities, that align with Library
and Campus Directions and to collaborate with library managers and colleagues on the
feasibility, development and sustainability of new services and programs
Ability and aptitude to use and learn new technologies to enhance and deliver
information services
Ability and aptitude to collaborate in an online, technology-rich environment
Experience with financial and budget information
Understands how research contributes to evidence-based decision-making
Assets:
Experience in an academic Library setting
Experience with information services delivery, in-person or virtual
Experience providing instructional sessions, workshops, or presentations
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing staff, including staff development
and coaching
Technical:
MS Word Excel PowerPoint Other
Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate
Intermediate web
content
development,
Intermediate
instructional
methods and
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