Manager of Public Services

Eastern Counties Regional Library is seeking an experienced librarian
to 
head its public services division. Reporting to the Chief Librarian,
the 
Manager of Public Services will be responsible for the library*s
seven 
branch libraries.
Duties include supervision of branch library staff, overseeing branch 
operations and contributing to the development of library staff and 
resources. The Manager of Public Services will work closely with other

members of the management team to support and develop the integrated 
library system; develop library outreach services, programs and 
promotional activities; lead collection development, and provide 
reference services. As part of the management team, the Manager of 
Public Services will participate in library planning and development.

The Library is seeking an outgoing individual who enjoys working with 
people, has an MLS degree and public library experience, including 
experience at a supervisory level. A valid driver*s license is
required. 
The ability to speak and write French is a strong asset to this
position.

Eastern Counties Regional Library headquarters are situated in
Mulgrave, 
Nova Scotia. The Library serves the counties of Inverness and Richmond

on Cape Breton Island as well as the county of Guysborough. For more 
information about the library please consult our web page: 
http://ecrl.library.ns.ca.

Please send your resume, with the names of three references, before
5:00 
p.m., Friday, March 23rd, 2007, to:

Petra Mauerhoff, Chief Librarian/CEO
Eastern Counties Regional Library
390 Murray Street
Mulgrave, NS B0E 2G0
Fax: 902 747-2597
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