JOB OPPORTUNITY - Colchester-East Hants Public Library
			

Title:			Electronic Services Librarian
  
Classification:	Librarian I 
  
Salary:		$37,108 per annum  (step 1 on a 5-step scale)

The Colchester-East Hants Public Library in Nova Scotia invites
applications for the position of Electronic Services Librarian.  This is a
full-time (35 hours per week), ongoing position.  Recent graduates are
encouraged to apply.	
  
The successful applicant will be joining a dedicated and dynamic team of 52
(32 f.t.e.), serving a population of over 74,000 in four municipalities,
through five branches and a variety of outreach services.  The main branch
and headquarters are in Truro, whose central location gives access to a
town or rural lifestyle.  Halifax, Atlantic Canada's largest city, is only
an hour's drive away
  
Job Summary
  
Under the direction of the Library Director and the Administrator of
Automated and Technical Services, redesigns and maintains the library's
website; monitors and facilitates enhancements for the online public access
catalogue; explores the potential applications of web-based technologies,
recommending and implementing as appropriate; works limited public service
shifts to maintain in-person client contact and participates in library
promotion and programming.

Major Responsibilities
  
Works with staff on an ongoing basis to evaluate and maintain a user
friendly website that successfully promotes services and provides easy
access to informative, reliable content and links 
    
Posts new content in a timely manner and moves dated content to archival files
  
Teaches staff how to upload and manage content on selected pages
   
Monitors trends and seeks innovative ways to integrate technologies into
service delivery and staff communication
  
Explores options and recommends and implements improvements to the online
catalogue, in cooperation with the management team and provincial library
staff
  
Participates in reviewing, evaluating, and recommending subscriptions to
online resources
  
Works in the Truro branch on the adult information desk at least one
weekday shift a week and is part of the Saturday rotation; occasional
evening shifts may be required
  
Participates in problem-solving, decision-making, long and short-range
planning, personnel selection, training and supervision, and budget
preparation and monitoring as a member of the library's management team
  
Is a member of the library's public relations committee, which develops
marketing plans to promote library products and services
  									
Represents the library on local, regional, and provincial committees,
relating to electronic library services; works with colleagues to develop
community partnerships to advance library services in the region
  
Attends the meetings of the Colchester-East Hants Public Library Board and
acts as a resource person 
pertaining to electronic library services
  
Operates within designated budgets and maintains accurate statistical and
financial data as required and provides timely reports
  
Carries out special projects and performs other related tasks as needed

Education, Experience, and Abilities Required
    
Master's degree from an accredited library school
    
Broad and in-depth knowledge of current and emerging technologies and
information resources 
  
Demonstrated design skills for creating cutting edge, user friendly websites 
   
Strong client service orientation 
      
Superior interpersonal, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills,
including the ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, patiently and
courteously with both technical and non-technical staff, students, and the
general public
  
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and to working in a non-traditional
environment
  
Ability to organize/prioritize a multi-task workload and to recognize when
to take the initiative and when to seek advice
  

  
Keeps informed of library trends by reading, conference attendance, and
communication with others in the library community
  
Valid driver's licence and willingness to drive the library's vehicles

Application Process
  
Please direct résumé with cover letter to:	
    
Janet D. Pelley
Library Director
Colchester-East Hants Public Library 
754 Prince Street
Truro, NS   B2N 1G9
    
Fax: (902) 895-7149
E-mail: [log in to unmask]; please include "Application for
Electronic Services Librarian" in the Subject line.
  
Deadline for receipt of application is April 20, 2010 (5 p.m. AT)
  
We thank all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.  To learn more about the Colchester-East Hants Public Library,
visit our website at www.lovemylibrary.ca
 
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Colchester-East Hants Public Library
754 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia   B2N 1G9
Tel: (902)895-0235    Fax: (902)895-7149
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