Librarian I

Richmond, British Columbia

Richmond Public Library has been proudly serving the Richmond, BC, community since 1976. Our mission is to create opportunities to learn, connect, and belong.

 To ensure success in delivering our service model you have:

• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA Accredited program, or equivalent
• Enthusiasm for actively building new relationships with community
• Demonstrated experience in program planning and delivery
• Superior interpersonal skills that enable you to deal effectively and courteously with the public; strengthen the library’s ability to respond to diverse customer needs; and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing and innovative work environment
• The ability to work independently
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Indigenous candidates and candidates who speak languages in addition to English are welcome and encouraged to apply

We offer:

• An organization of real people with a reputation for innovation and responding quickly to our community’s needs. Your colleagues have a passion for literacy and life-long learning and a deep commitment to helping community by sharing their knowledge and expertise
• A library system that provides diverse materials and learning spaces, and creates opportunities to learn, connect and belong
• Competitive salary, benefits and growth opportunities

While the Richmond Public Library thanks you in advance for your interest, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.  A criminal record check is a condition of employment.

Description of Position

• This Librarian I will have a focus on newcomers and is an experienced professional specializing in serving newcomer populations. Working in conjunction with the Head of Newcomer and Volunteer Services, is responsible for the performance of a variety of functions, such as crafting targeted newcomer outreach initiatives and developing library programs that address the specific needs of Richmond’s growing, diverse newcomer population. The incumbent demonstrates cultural sensitivity and a deep understanding of newcomers’ challenges and needs. Moreover, they actively promote library services with the goal of fostering social inclusion for newcomers within the Richmond community.
  

Job Responsibility Details

• Performs reference duties in providing information and assistance to the public regarding library materials, procedures, regulations and resources; provides readers’ advisory services to adults, teens, children and families.
• Actively walks the floor and offers proactive customer service. Engages with library members to develop programs and collections that meet changing customer needs.
• Actively promotes the collection and services to users; evaluates collection and makes purchase recommendations for current and new collections in both physical and digital formats; evaluate effectiveness of services and make recommendations for improvement.
• Under direction, plans, organizes and participates in library programs, outreach, and projects, and presents and publicizes services through school visits, book talks, community events and other programs to a variety of groups. 
• Evaluates and selects appropriate electronic resources to be included on the library’s website.
• Performs duties related to developing and delivering training modules for both staff and the public on the Internet and a variety of electronic resources.
• Performs related work as required.

Additional Qualifications Information

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of librarianship and of the organization, procedures and services of the library system.
• Strong interest in developing library services and sound knowledge of digital services.
• Strong customer service skills and demonstrated experience.
• Ability to work in a high-paced library and to adapt to an innovative working environment.
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to promote interest of existing library services to the community.
• Ability to engage with the community in developing library services, programming and collections.
• Ability to promote and demonstrate library’s print and online resources to the public.
• Good interpersonal skills; the ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Sound working knowledge of the Internet, new digital technologies and a wide variety of electronic resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the use and troubleshooting of basic computer hardware and software.

Additional Requirements Information

• University graduation plus a degree in librarianship from an ALA accredited library school, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

• None

Rate of Pay

• $36.82 - $43.35 per hour
  

Schedule

Re-assignments of weekly schedule or daily shift and/or location will take place as operational needs dictate. The initial schedule is a follows:

Tuesday 10am-5:30pm
Wednesday 1:45pm-9:15pm
Thursday 1:45pm-9:15pm
Friday 9am-4:30pm
Saturday 9:45am-5:15pm
Days of Rest - Sunday and Monday

Additional Information:

Position Status:	Temporary Full-Time
Duration of Appointment:	24 months
Group:	CUPE 718-05
Application Posted:	3/1/24
External Closing Date:	5/20/24
Openings:	1