Information Services Librarian I: Part-time (Permanent) Woodstock , ON

Information Services Librarian I: Part-time (Permanent) Woodstock , ON

Description

WOODSTOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING 2024-03

Information Services Librarian I: Part-time (Permanent)

DATE: March 13, 2024

JOB TITLE: Information Services Librarian

CLASSIFICATION: Reference Librarian I

HOURS OF WORK: Not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours per week.

Schedule is subject to change and is not negotiable.

May include evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.

NATURE OF POSITION: Reporting to the Public Services Supervisor, the Information Services Librarian performs public service duties on the Reference/Information Desks, maintains library collections, plans and conducts programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school.
• Knowledge of print and electronic Information Services and resources.
• Knowledge of library cataloguing and classification.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Familiarity with automated library systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Answer requests from the public for information and reference utilizing the resources of the Woodstock Public Library;
• Select, request and utilize resources available through inter-library loan to answer requests from the public for information and reference as appropriate;
• Plan and conduct programs for children, teens and adults, as appropriate;
• Conduct community outreach programming for children, teens and adults;
• Conduct tours of library facilities;
• Instruct the public in the use of library resources, facilities and equipment;
• Operate equipment including photocopiers, microform readers and printers, personal computers and peripheral devices;
• Perform some circulation functions such as placing holds, updating PINs and account status;
• Act as a back-up for other staff members in the Public Services Department during periods of vacation or illness;
• Assume the duties of a person in charge as required;
• Attend departmental staff meetings;
• Assist with the maintenance of library collections by selecting, organizing and weeding materials as required;
• Prepare reading lists, guides and other finding aids in print and digitally;
• Communicate with customers through a variety of media;
• Read professional journals and participate in professional activities such as conferences and committees as required;
• Catalogue and classify library materials;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

SALARY RATE AND RANGE: $37.10/hr to $40.57/hr (2023 rates)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 pm, March 22, 2024

This is a bargaining unit position, CUPE Local 1146-Library Unit. Library Unit employees will first be given consideration for this vacancy followed by other applicants.

Interested persons are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to:

Lori Peixoto
Administrative Assistant
Woodstock Public Library
445 Hunter Street
Woodstock ON N4S 4G7

lpeixoto@mywpl.ca

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Personal Privacy Act.

The Woodstock Public Library Board is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Compensation

Closes: 22 March, 2024