Librarian IIB - Regional Librarian - Western Newfoundland and Labrador Division, Corner Brook, NL

Reporting to the Division Manager this position is responsible for providing
professional librarian support to the division and is responsible for: implementing
policies and procedures; assists with the recruitment and selection of personnel; staff
mentoring and training; occasional staff supervision; promotion of library materials,
programs and services; community outreach; liaising with local library boards and
other community partners, as well as with a wide variety of organizations in the
information field; and related work at Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries.
This position includes travel to libraries within the division, including Labrador.

Merit Criteria
Screening Criteria:

1. Completion of a Masters in Library Science/Library Information Science
(MLS/MLIS) or related field from an institution accredited by the American Library
Association (ALA)
2. 2 - 5 years related library experience
3. Experience with digital technologies (asset)
4. Experience in public relations and community outreach and promotion (asset)
Assessment Criteria:

1. Current library trends, digital technologies and public library resources
2. Organizational skills, including time management
3. Ability to effectively exchange information
4. Ability to organize and manage time and tasks
5. Ability to lead others
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations
7. Ability to demonstrate independence and initiative
8. Community outreach and promotion
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Offer:

1. Recent and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including a Vulnerable Sector
Check.
Conditions of Acceptance

1. May be required to obtain a valid Emergency First Aid Certificate.
2. Position requires occasional lifting of boxes and library materials up to 25 lbs.
3. Work regularly requires siting, standing and walking with occasional bending,
kneeling, crouching and stretching.
4. Position requires occasional evening work.
5. Must hold a valid Class 05 Driver’s License.
6. Provision of a current Driver’s Abstract suitable to the Employer.
7. Travel is required.