Librarian - Chinese Collection Development

Posting Id	2762
Department	Library
Location	RHPL
Schedule	Monday to Friday
Employee Group	RHPL CUPE
Rate of Pay	$37.40 - $44.51 Hourly
Job Type	Temporary Full Time - Contract
Contract Length/End Date	1 year
Replacement/New Position	New Hire
Posting Type	Internal and External
Posting Date	10/08/2024
Application Deadline	10/22/2024

Position Summary

Responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of RHPL’s Chinese collection, identifying materials for weeding, and providing recommendations for expanding and improving the collection.

Join our team at Richmond Hill Public Library as we work to better serve our large and vibrant Chinese-speaking community! We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Librarian to lead a comprehensive assessment of our Chinese language collection. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our collection by identifying gaps, recommending new resources, and ensuring our materials reflect the needs and interests of the community. If you're passionate about community engagement and enhancing library services, we encourage you to apply for this vital position!

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Collection Assessment:

Analyze the current Chinese collection to determine its relevance, accuracy, and community alignment.
Evaluating current vendors and the automated release plan (ARP), including making suggestions for changes to the ARP, providing feedback to vendors, and identifying gaps in the collection that could be addressed by other vendors.
Research and recommend new books, digital resources, and multimedia materials that reflect the community's needs and cultural diversity.
Identify outdated, underused, or irrelevant materials to weed from the collection.
Compile findings and recommendations into a comprehensive report, detailing strategies for enhancing the Chinese collection.

Community Engagement:

Engage with local Chinese-speaking community members and organizations to understand their needs and preferences.
Evaluate the customer experience when accessing the physical collection without using the library catalogue: signage, shelving, location, considering how to provide an excellent customer experience for someone visiting a branch location and looking for Chinese language materials

Collaboration:

Work closely with other librarians, library staff, and external partners to ensure the collection's development aligns with the library's overall strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities Cont'd (if applicable)

Education and Experience

Master of Library/Information Science Degree from an ALA accredited or equivalent program
A minimum of 2 years of recent/relevant experience

Required Skills/Knowledge

Proficient oral and written communication skills in Chinese and English
Ability to complete research and develop various programs and activities
Ability to complete analysis, track and interpret data trends and develop instructional materials ∙ Working knowledge of collection management software
Demonstrated ability to plan
Demonstrated understanding of public libraries and associated programs and services
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrated leadership skills
Commitment to excellent customer service
Ability to think creatively and engage in non-standard thinking
Ability to work flexible hours
Demonstrated ability to provide superior information services
Facilitation skills to support the development and/or leading of workshops, support brainstorming and other idea creation activities
Knowledge of collection development practices and tools, publishing industry, library materials, electronic products, resources, and trends
Understands the principle of intellectual freedom and has the ability to apply, interpret, and explain it

Richmond Hill Public Library Values

Accessibility
Accountability
Diversity
Innovation
Intellectual Freedom
Literacy and Lifelong Learning
Respect

About Richmond Hill Public Library

Richmond Hill Public Library is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

This position may be relocated to another location in the future to meet service needs for the community. All applicants should understand that the ability to work at any library location is a requirement of this position.

The Library will require a current Vulnerable Sector Screening from the successful applicant as a condition of employment.

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.

Compensation

$37.40 - $44.51 Hourly

Closes: 31 December, 2024

Richmond Hill Public Library
Richmond Hill , ON