Librarian/Library Technician Vancouver , BC

Description

Salaried position with benefits: 30 hours per week (typically M-Th; 10am-6pm)

Overall Responsibility:

Manages all library operations and leads a team of committed professionals and volunteers in order to create a welcoming, inclusive and comfortable place in which members of the Jewish and non-Jewish community can pursue educational, informational and social interests by providing a wide range of print and electronic Judaic resources to serve their needs.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Administration

• Manage day to day operations in the library
• Plan for the overall development of the library including policy and planning (annual workplan, budgeting, etc.).
• Maintain and collect statistics, reports, correspondence
• Manage logistics related to f book donations, processing, selecting, storing, etc.
• Coordinate ongoing consultations with maintenance re: used books/cleaning/storage
• Supervise, coordinate and train library staff and volunteers (includes recruitment, hiring, motivation and appreciation)

Library Services

• Collection development & acquisitions
• Circulation services
• Reference and information services

Program Development

• Create programs as appropriate to promote goals and values of the Library
• Facilitate programs and/or support facilitators
• Encourage local writers, artists and other talents
• Adapt programming for new technologies
• Develop programming in other locations & other spaces within the JCC

Fundraising

• Coordinate and execute fundraising events including: annual Telethon, Used Book Sale, Read-a-thon
• Grants: identify opportunities and write grant applications
• Develop relationships with donors

Community engagement and promotion

• Community outreach & public relations
• Marketing and promoting the library
• Social media
• Cooperation & collaboration with library organizations (public & college libraries; associations: BCLA, AJL)
• Cooperation & collaboration with Jewish community agencies & organizations
• Customer Service (organizations and individuals)
• Engage in outreach initiatives and outlying community activities
• Liaise and develop collaborations with other JCC Departments

Computer and Technical Operations

• Purchasing, maintaining library hardware, software & networks
• Database development & maintenance

Qualifications

• An accredited master of Library and Information Services degree. A Library Technician Diploma will also be considered with the right combination of experience
• Experience in public libraries & knowledge of standard library services and operations ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Jewish customs and traditions
• Some Hebrew knowledge is an asset
• Experience working with volunteers
• Fundraising/ PR experience
• Budget development and management skills
• Advanced computer / technical skills
• Knowledge of current library practices, new technologies and trends

The successful candidate must clear a vulnerable sector criminal record check as a condition of employment.

Start Date: January 6, 2025 or sooner

Interested individuals may apply via our website

Compensation

$25-$35/hr commensurate with education and experience

Closes: 20 January, 2025