Librarian 1 - North Vancouver, Canada - District of North Vancouver

District of North Vancouver

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North Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Status

Regular Full-Time
About Us
At North Vancouver District Public Library, we inspire learning, discovery, creativity and collaboration in our community. Serving almost 90,000 residents at three fullservice locations and one Express Library throughout the beautiful District of North Vancouver, we are proud to provide free and equitable access to welcoming spaces, diverse collections and digital resources, a wide range of technology and computers, including StoryLab, and so much more. Proudly late fine free, our libraries are the destination for our growing community to connect, share, and inspire.
Position Overview
NVDPL is looking for two Librarian 1 (Adult Services) to: design, develop & assess programs for adults; engage with community partners; coordinate Collection maintenance work; provide information services & balance patron needs in a busy public space. Positions are available at our Lynn Valley and Parkgate locations.
What we can offer you

At NVDPL, we believe in building community and relationships, nurturing innovation while honouring tradition, embracing exploration, creativity, and fun, and supporting human potential and enabling excellence.- Reporting to the Manager, Community Connections, you will be part of a team that shares a commitment to understanding and responding to community needs, and has a collaborative approach to developing and delivering services.

What you'll be doing

Aspects of the role will include:

Designing, developing & assessing programs for adults using a needs-based model
Building relationships with & supporting community agency partners
Maintaining branch Collections under direction of Collection Services & Evaluation Librarian
Providing reference and reader's advisory services for all ages; helping patrons navigate digital resources & devices
Balancing patrons' needs confidently and professionally in a busy public space

What you'll need to succeed

A Masters degree in information or library science from an accredited program
An understanding of and commitment to the principles of intellectual freedom, inclusiveness and service excellence
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
Proven ability to provide leadership and responsible oversight of services, spaces and resources
Demonstrated competence with current library technologies and assisting patrons with accessing and navigating the digital environment
Experience with teamwork and projects; ability to take initiative, ask for assistance, take direction
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Positivity and enthusiasm to serve members of the public from all walks of life
A comfort level with uncertainty and curiosity to learn more

It's great if you have

Experience or interest in making connections with community groups & representing your organization in the community
Experience or interest in Community Dialogue & Civic Engagement programming and/or Skill Building and Learning programming
The hourly pay rate for this unionized position starts at $ rates), based on a 35hour workweek, plus a generous benefits package. This work requires evening and weekend shifts.
North Vancouver District Public Library is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, barrierfree work environment. If you have a passion for connecting community, sharing knowledge, and inspiring stories, and you are interested in joining our dynamic team, then we'd like to hear from you
to be considered for this competition. This competition will remain open until filled.
Our libraries are located on the traditional territories of the_

- səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect community, share knowledge and inspire stories on unceded Coast Salish Territory._

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