We are looking for a Librarian to join our team
Qualifications
Education:
Masters Degree in Library Science or Information Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited faculty of Library/Information Science.
Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience of curating and developing collections.
Key Accountabilities:
- Collaborate with Collections staff, Customer Experience staff, Marcom & Community Librarians to build and curate resource collections that appeal to and/or address the needs, problems or aspirations of all customer segments
- Ensure the effective use of the Library’s budgets for materials, monitoring throughout the year and meeting customer needs
- Manage relationships with key vendors
- Use various ILS analytical tools to administer and assess the Collection maintenance guidelines systemwide including float, weeding and monitoring Collection performance.
- Ensure ILS reports are provided to CE staff on demand and as needed to keep the collections current.
- Responds to Request for Reconsideration and requests for purchase forms for BPL.
- Develop and deliver in-house training for library staff related to acquisition or curation of collections
- Co-ordinate and deliver in-house training for Collections staff when required
- Act as person in charge in absence of the Manager
- Manage projects on system or department-specific initiatives, including brainstorming service initiatives and opportunities arising from emerging technology, community or library trends
- Stay current with trends in collections, including physical, digital and databases.
- Attend training and meetings as required
- Perform additional position-related accountabilities assigned by management.
- Create and contribute to a Safe Work environment.
- Comply with all BPL policies, processes and applicable legislation.