Multitype Library Services Coordinator

The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.

The Ministry of Education provides leadership and direction to Saskatchewan's education, early learning, library and literacy sectors. The ministry is committed to providing equitable and inclusive education, early years and library systems that benefit all learners. It foundationally places Indigenous knowledge systems, cultures and languages within structures, policies and curricula. The Ministry of Education is advancing reconciliation with early years, PreK-12 and library First Nations, Métis and Inuit partners by acknowledging our shared history to build a brighter future together.

The Opportunity:

The Provincial Library and Literacy Office is seeking a professional librarian to develop, co-ordinate and implement policies and programs related to multitype library services in Saskatchewan.  The successful candidate will work to achieve multitype goals and objectives by encouraging cooperation and resource-sharing among all libraries and other information providers and support the Saskatchewan Electronic Resources Partnership program.

The ideal candidate will have superior facilitation, negotiation and consensus building skills in order to work effectively with a diverse group of partners, stakeholders and communities.  Your strong research skills, supplemented with experience in project management will support the development and implementation of province-wide projects. The preferred candidate will need knowledge and skills in the area of e-resource licensing and management, training, and knowledge of the legislation and multitype library development in Saskatchewan.

Typically, the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be obtained through the completion of a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.

• Liaises with the multitype public library sector to build partnerships and achieve consensus on shared initiatives.
• Develops, coordinates and implements policies and programs related to multitype library services in Saskatchewan.
• Writes a variety of detailed policy documents and technical materials, including strategic policy documents, cabinet documents and annual reports.
• Supports the administration of the Saskatchewan Electronic Resources Partnership program.
• Encourages cooperation and resource sharing amount all libraries and other information providers to achieve multitype goals and objectives.
• Provides secretariat support to the Multitype Library Board.

Job Capabilities:  

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

 

Technical Knowledge and Skills:  

• Superior facilitation, negotiation and consensus-building skills to work effectively with a diverse group of partners and stakeholders.
• Strong research skills, supplemented by experience in project management, to support the development and implementation of provincewide projects.
• Knowledge and skills in e-resource licensing and management.
• Experience developing and delivering training and presentations.
• Knowledge of legislation and multitype library development in Saskatchewan.