Community Librarian & Information Services Lead

Port Colborne Library Board; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The Port Colborne Library Board is seeking a Librarian responsible for developing and maintaining the Library's collection while ensuring professional standards are met across public services, programs, and policies. Ability to travel between facilities is required.

Responsibilities include advising users, training staff, budget oversight for collections, and service desk coverage. This is a full-time, unionized position with a 35-hour work week and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• MLS from an accredited university.
• One-year public library experience and experience working with the public.
• Valid G Driver’s License.
• Computer, software, and internet knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children.
• Strong public speaking skills with an ability to conduct classes and speak in front of program groups, including children and adults.
• Knowledge of Library Policies/Procedures, copyright legislation.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build beneficial relationships.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Proven ability to multi-task and work accurately in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Advises and assists Library users in the selection of and access to information services, electronic resources and collections.
• Provides directives and training to front-line staff on corresponding areas of responsibility such as reader’s advisory, accessing electronic resources and collection management.
• Evaluates, selects and deselects materials within the Library’s primary adult information and leisure reading collections.
• Purchases and monitors the budget for collections relating to area of responsibility.
• Coordinates materials purchases from the Library’s vendors.
• Advise the Assistant Librarians on the implementation of processing requirements.
• Acts as intermediary higher authority with respect to information service and collections related complaints.
• Liaises with other libraries and members of the profession to keep abreast of trends, techniques, and standards of public library information services.
• Provides direct service to the public with service desk assignments.
• Takes responsibility for personal safety and health in the workplace and the safety and health of co-workers.
• Must work in compliance with the law and safe work practices and guidelines.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

MLS from an accredited university

Tools

Library software

Job description

The Port Colborne Library Board is seeking a Librarian responsible for developing and maintaining the Library's collection while ensuring professional standards are met across public services, programs, and policies. Ability to travel between facilities is required.

Responsibilities include advising users, training staff, budget oversight for collections, and service desk coverage. This is a full-time, unionized position with a 35-hour work week and a competitive compensation package.