Community Services Librarian

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Regional Director/CEO, the Community Services Librarian is a permanent, full-time position that assists in the planning, implementation, and management of region-wide library services, with a focus on Collections Development and Management, and Programming.

DUTIES

• Collections development and management, selecting and ordering materials, oversight of materials spending timelines and materials budgets, statistical reporting.
• E-Resources implementation, training, marketing, troubleshooting, evaluation, statistical reporting.
• Branch Library Liaison, collaborate and consult with branch libraries around programming, fundraising, problem solving. Develop and deliver branch staff training.
• Programming development and delivery, including development and maintenance of Programming Kits, coordinate annual region-wide programming initiatives and events.
• Grant Funding. Seek out and monitor grant opportunities, write proposals and solicit partnerships, selection and supervision of grant employees, administration of and reporting for received grants.
• Shared responsibility for Wapiti’s social media and web presence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• ALA accredited MLS/MLIS degree.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, staff, and external agencies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, particularly public speaking and presentation skills.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Valid Driver’s license and Driving Record. Travel is a requirement for this position.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience working as a professional librarian.
• Experience with integrated library systems preferred, particularly Polaris and Polaris’ Leap platform.
• Experience with collections development and management.

 ABOUT WAPITI REGIONAL LIBRARY AND PRINCE ALBERT

Serving North Central Saskatchewan since 1950, Wapiti Regional Library is Saskatchewan’s original Regional Library system, serving 88,669 residents through library branch locations in 43 communities.

Prince Albert is Saskatchewan’s third largest city. Known as the “Gateway to the North,” Prince Albert is surrounded by spectacular scenery, parks, wildlife, lake resorts and pristine forests with abundant recreational opportunities within an hour’s easy access.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Wapiti Regional Library is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the community that we serve. Wapiti welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.