CC#25-02-239 Librarian - Tatamagouche Regional

Government of Nova Scotia; Tatamagouche; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia seeks a part-time Librarian for the Tatamagouche Regional Academy to oversee the school library's operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's in Library Science, combined with experience engaging with children and young adults, ensuring a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA accredited institution required.
• Experience working with children and/or young adults preferred.
• Ability to create a functioning learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, planning, and managing the School Library.
• Modeling information locating and evaluating strategies.
• Assisting students and staff in using library resources.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Team Leadership

Information Evaluation

Education

Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS)

Job description

Competition #: CC#25-02-239 Position: Librarian Union: NSGEU Family of Schools: Cobequid Location(s): Tatamagouche Regional Academy Hours Per Day: 6.25 Hours Per Week: 12.50 School Hours: 8:20am-2:20pm Assignment Hours: 8:00am-2:30pm Days: Tue,Thu Status: Regular Part-time Percentage: 10 Months Salary: In Accordance with the NSGEU collective agreement Additional Info: Post Date: Monday July 14, 2025 Close Date: Tuesday August 5, 2025 at 12:00:00PM Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday September 2, 2025 End Date: 06/30/2026 Introduction Reporting to the School Principal(s), the Librarian will be responsible for organizing, planning and managing the School Library within designated schools.

A job description is available on the website. Minimum Requirements - Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution.

In the event that there are no fully qualified candidates, the position may be filled on a term basis with the candidate who, in the Employer's opinion, comes closest to meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional Assets - Experience and enthusiasm working with children and/or young adults
- Knowledge of literature for children and/or young adults.
- Ability to apply in-depth subject knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level of education
- Ability to model for students and staff, strategies for locating, assessing and evaluating information within and beyond the school library
- Vision and demonstrated ability to create a functioning learning environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective interaction with all staff and students
- Ability to effectively lead a team as well as work as a team player and provide support as required
- Performing multi-tasks with accuracy and efficiency
- Ability to work independently in a position of trust Closing Notes Successful applicants will be required to provide a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment in accordance with CCRCE policies and procedures.

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