Library Acquisitions Supervisor

Library of Parliament; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Parliament seeks a Systems Librarian to lead the integration of our Integrated Library System (ILS). The position focuses on providing technical expertise, training staff, and enhancing search interfaces, supporting library operations efficiently. Candidates should possess a Master’s in library science and experience with cataloguing standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and leading projects.
• Expertise in cataloguing standards including MARC21, RDA.
• Experience in using analytics products for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and provide recommendations for ILS.
• Deliver training on ILS and assist cataloguing users.
• Work with technical staff to enhance ILS capabilities.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Technical Support

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in library science

Job description

The Library of Parliament is a non-partisan organization that provides a unique and stimulating work environment. We are led by our guiding principles of agility, collaboration, excellence, impartiality, and inclusion. For more information about the Library and what we offer, visit Employment opportunities at the Library of Parliament . Reporting to the Manager, Integrated Library Systems, the Systems Librarian is responsible for leading the integration of the ILS by providing recommendations to management, leading training sessions, and executing long term systems projects / initiatives. They also provide day-to-day support for ILS and catalogue users leveraging their knowledge and expertise to inform clients, provide immediate remedies. Ensures that the Library’s discovery interface is the most up to date, efficient and effective search interface possible. Provides technical professional expertise, support and is responsible for the development and delivery of training to Library staff and other authorized users on the ILS. Works with the Integrated Library System Officer to improve ILS capabilities and respond to more complex issues by analyzing options and drafting recommendations based on business requirements. Education : ~ A master’s degree in library science or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience. Experience working with an integrated library system including using administrative functions such as configurations; Experience in cataloguing standards and principles such as MARC21, RDA, authority control practices, and descriptive vocabularies; Experience using analytics products, producing reports, creating visualizations to develop data-driven reports and visualizations that support operational planning and decision-making; Experience providing technical support, training and advice to system users, clients and external stakeholders. Knowledge of discovery, search engines and best practices in configuration of search tools; Knowledge of business processes of library collections (acquisitions, cataloguing, collection management, circulation) and how they interact; Knowledge of integrated library systems including the administration / configuration of an ILS to improve work processes; Knowledge of computer concepts related to networks, codes, exchange protocols, internal database structures, and operating systems and their components, such as HTML, XML, CSS and others. Embracing Diversity Quality Focus Planning and Organizing Asset Criteria : Experience in Project Management; Experience in leadership of projects and / or teams; A second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing – imperative) : CBC / CBC; Please include a cover letter with your application describing how you meet the education and experience requirements of the position. The Library of Parliament welcomes all candidates to apply and encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons and persons with disabilities for this position. Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates will be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process. This selection process may include a second-language evaluation, a written exam, and an interview. Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate or indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge and / or competencies. Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment. Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates. Visit About the Library of Parliament of Canada to learn more about us! To learn more about our staffing process, consult our FAQs.

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