Head, Library Services - Dartmouth, Canada - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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Dartmouth, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Chief Digital Officer Sector, Information Management / Library Policies and Services
Dartmouth (Nova Scotia)
LS-03
$92,904 to $104,838
For further information on the organization, please visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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Closing date: 11 March :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Duties:

The Chief Librarian:

Manages the services offered, which includes reference services, interlibrary loans and document delivery
Directs, coordinates and monitors the work of library employees
Acquires and organizes documentary resources
Develops information products, including web pages and research guides
Highlights library services and coordinates training sessions offered to customers
Represents the library on committees

Work environment:

Intent of the process:

The intent of this selection process is to staff one Bilingual Imperative (CCC/CCC) position located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on an indeterminate basis.

This process may be used to staff similar positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada with a linguistic profile of Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC) and various tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, secondment, or assignment).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

Education
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a master's degree in library science or in library and information science; or

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a bachelor's degree in library science or in library and information science for which another bachelor's degree was a prerequisite.

Degree equivalency

E1. Experience in supervision and managing human resources (note 1).

E2.

Experience in planning, organizing, managing and coordinating at least one of the following:
(A) collection management including cataloguing/classification, collection development, collection preservation, (B) client services including reference, research or training.

Experience

AE1:
Experience providing research or reference services to a scientific clientele.

AE2:
Experience writing library instructional materials and in using LibGuides to create research guides.

AE3:
Experience delivering library orientation and training sessions.
AE4. Experience in managing projects in a library.

AE5:
Experience using the Sierra integrated library system (ILS) to deliver library services.
AE6. Experience using the Summon discovery tool to deliver library services.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job):
Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)
The position we are seeking to fill is Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC. However, this process may be used to staff positions that requires Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC. If you have valid Second Language Evaluation Results, consider including them in your CV.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1. Knowledge of current issues and emerging trends and technologies affecting the operations of libraries.
K2. Knowledge of research and reference techniques for the provision of library services.

K3:
Knowledge of library circulation practices and procedures.

K4:
Knowledge of interlibrary loan practices and procedures.

Abilities and Skills
AS1. Ability to communicate effectively orally
AS2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Key leadership competencies
KLC1. Create vision and strategy
KLC2. Mobilize people
KLC3. Uphold integrity and respect
KLC4. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
KLC5. Promote innovation and guide change
KLC6. Achieve results

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):
Knowledge

AK1:
Knowledge of the federal government practices and tools.

AK2:
Knowledge of Fisheries and Oceans Canada related work environment.
A
K3:

Knowledge of the Canadian Copyright Act, as it applies to copying and provision of documents and other library materials in any format.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Organizational needs

Operational Requirements