librarian

Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• Master's degree

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment:

• Air conditioned

Work setting:

• Public library

Responsibilities Tasks:

• Supervise library technicians, assistants and clerks
• Provide reference services
• Conduct library information and orientation training programs and tours
• Perform reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users
• Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups
• Recommend acquisition of books, periodicals, audio-visual, interactive media and other materials
• Select, classify, catalogue and weed library materials
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision:

• 5-10 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization:

Method of classification and/or cataloguing:

• MARC21
• Dewey decimal classification

Computer and technology knowledge:

• SirsiDynix
• Internet/Intranet/Externet/Freenet

Type of documents:

• Serials or newspapers
• Special materials (e.g., audio-cassettes, videos, maps, microform, educational kits, etc.)
• Electronic media (e.g., CD, DVD, USB key, etc.)

Additional information:

Security and safety:

• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability:

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits:

Health benefits:

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Long term benefits:

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits:

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program