EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LENDING SERVICES LIBRARIAN - LIBRARIAN III

Temporary until October 31, 2005

Provincial Information and Library Resources Board
Provincial Resource Library
St. John’s, NL

DUTIES:   Reporting to the Manager, this position is responsible for the
Adult and Children’s Circulation, Branches, the Home Reader Service and
Special Collections within the Provincial Resource Library.
Responsibilities include collection development and collection management;
automation; selection and supervision of staff and staff training;
planning; electronic services; related work.

QUALIFICATIONS:    Requires a knowledge of public library systems, current
library trends, library materials and personnel issues.  Must demonstrate
a good knowledge of library material selection practices and tools.  Also
requires a knowledge of web resources and electronic access to
information.  Must demonstrate strong supervisory and organizational
abilities; strong oral and written communication skills as well as strong
interpersonal skills and initiative. Must possess a valid driver’s
licence.  Successful completion of a Masters in Library Science/Library
Information Science (MLS/MLIS) degree from an accredited university is
required.

NO. OF HOURS:   35 hours per week
CLOSING DATE:   October 29, 2004
COMPETITION#:   PILRB-LIII-04-14
PAY RANGE:        LB 34 - $38,693.20 - $43,097.60
CONTACT:                MAIL:    Ms. Michelle Walters
                        Chair, Selection Board
                        Provincial Information & Library Resources Board
                        Provincial Resource Library
                        Arts and Culture Centre
                        St. John’s, NL    A1B 3A3
                FAX:     (709) 737-2660

Applications should be received before the close of business on the
closing date. Late applications with explanation may be considered.  A
separate application must be submitted for each competition.  For
additional information on this position call: (709) 737-3946.