All of the following permanent positions are at Regina Public Library



Connaught Branch Head

Under the direction of the Head of Public Services, the Connaught Branch 
community librarian is responsible for the overall operation of the branch 
and for the development, promotion and delivery of library services to the 
Cathedral community. The community librarian is responsible for working 
with the Cathedral community to articulate its needs for library service 
and to determine ways to provide such a service, including contacting 
community representatives and community organizations, conducting and 
maintaining a community resource audit and developing methodologies such as 
focus groups and surveys to evaluate library service. Other duties include 
organizing and supervising the provision of readers advisory, reference, 
circulation and other direct client services in the branch, as well as 
establishing work routines and work loads for all staff in the branch 
within established policies, and supervising staff performance.

The successful candidate will possess a Master of Library Science degree; a 
minimum of three years of progressive experience as a professional 
librarian including administration and management of staff; demonstrated 
community development experience including knowledge and experience with 
appropriate research methodologies; and demonstrated experience in working 
with inner-city organizations and diverse groups and individuals.






Reference Specialist Science and Applied Science

Under the supervision of the Reference and Independent Learning Unit Head, 
the Reference Specialist shares responsibility for the provision of direct 
client information services at Central Library, for the supervision of 
staff members involved in the delivery of these services, and for 
collection development. The Reference Specialist is also responsible for 
providing support for reference services in the library system by selecting 
reference materials and training staff and the public in reference services 
and within areas of specialized knowledge.

The successful candidate will possess a Masters degree in Library Science 
with training and experience in database searching and training and/or work 
experience in a subject specialization as assigned; minimum of three years 
relevant library experience; strong client focus attributes; demonstrated 
ability to train, motivate and direct staff in the performance of their 
duties and to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all 
levels. Preference will be given to applicants with a science and applied 
science background.






Reference Specialist Prairie History & Genealogy

Under the supervision of the Reference and Independent Learning Unit Head, 
the Reference Specialist shares responsibility for the provision of direct 
client information services at Central Library and for the supervision of 
staff members involved in the delivery of these services. The Reference 
Specialist is also responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating 
programs, for collection development, and for training staff in reference 
services and within areas of specialized knowledge.

The successful candidate will possess a Masters degree in Library Science 
with a minimum of three years progressive experience and training in the 
application of the principles of genealogical and historical research; 
knowledge of and experience with database searching and the Internet; 
demonstrated ability to train, motivate and direct staff in the performance 
of their duties, and to establish and maintain effective working 
relationships at all levels.

Salary range for the above positions: $45,282-54,379
Review of résumés will begin May 31, 2006.

Please forward a résumé and a cover letter indicating demonstrated 
qualifications to:

     Human Resources, Regina Public Library

     P.O. Box 2311, Regina, SK   S4P 3Z5

     Fax: 306 949-7273

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