Library Advisor - Vancouver, Canada - Westcoast Family Centres
Description
We are proud and honoured to offer services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Seḻ ̓ílwitulh ̓ (Tsleil-Waututh), Kwikwetlem(kwikwəƛ ̓ əm) First Nations.
Opportunity:
Westcoast is looking for a
permanent part-time library advisor to work 21 hours a week for 3 days which includes Wednesdays, Friday and Saturday(including evenings for all 3 days).
The Library Advisor reports to the Manager, Programs & Services and is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the library program and service; participating in program development, policies and procedures formulation, program evaluation, and resource acquisition budgets; and providing workshop hosting duties as required.
Responsibilities:
- Consistently provides a high degree of customer service.
- Oversees the daytoday operation of the service by ensuring the necessary resources are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered to, and program standards are met.
- Circulation desk duties, including but not limited to:
- Checking-in, checking-out, renewing and reserving library materials, shelving o Registering and updating patrons
- Assisting patrons looking for materials on the shelves or needing assistance at the public computer
- Repairs or reconditions library materials.
- Works proficiently with basic computer software and the Sitka computer program specifically.
- Provides technical and reference assistance to Library patrons and Westcoast staff as needed.
- Provides general child care/child development, and family support information, resources, and referral services to families and other caregivers.
- Maintains the general appearance of the public areas of the library.
- Provides vacation coverage for Library Staff as needed.
- In consultation with the Manager and Library staff, develops strategies and plans for community outreach with the intent of increasing the participation of such programs in the Early Learning Library program.
- In consultation with the Manager and other staff, promotes the public profile of the Library by producing promotional materials and attending community events.
- Liaises with the community and other professionals to facilitate service provision and referrals to the program and represent the organization at external events/meetings.
- Participates in and contributes to program development, policy and procedure formulation, and program evaluation.
- Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.
- Provides workshop hosting support as needed, including technical and logístical assistance, troubleshooting, and problemsolving as required.
- Assists with agency opening and closing duties as required.
- Represents the program and Westcoast in child care and broader communities.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
- Demonstrated effectiveness as part of a staff team.
- Competency in languages in addition to English an asset.
- Two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
As a Westcoast employee, you will benefit from:
- An opportunity to be a part of a handson mentoring experience, through rolemodeling and coaching.
- Making a difference in your local community.
- A chance to do meaningful work with a committed team of professionals.
- Contribute to our commitment to being an inclusive and culturally safe environment for all.
- Join us in being allies to Indigenous peoples, on our journey to reconciliation.
About Westcoast:
Westcoast Family Centres Society ('Westcoast') is a multi-service community-based non-profit organization delivering child-centered, evidence-based programs and services to children and families in the Lower Mainland.
Joining the Westcoast team is an opportunity to be a part of a team where your skills and knowledge will make a positive impact in the lives of children and families.
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