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If you have any questions, please contact Sandra MacKay
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Halifax Regional Library Competition # HRL- 01- 56
JOB POSTING
Librarian 2
Term Full-time position - July 23, 2001 to May 17, 2002
Halifax Regional Library invites INTERNAL and EXTERNAL applications for the
term full-time position of Librarian 2. This position is located in the
Youth Services Department of the Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library,
5381 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, N.S. This is a full-time term position of
35 hours per week for the period approximately July 23, 2001 to May 17,
2002. Hours of work include evenings and weekends.
Major Responsibilities:
* Under the direction of the Adult and Youth Services Manager, this
position carries out professional duties associated with information
services, collection development and programming to ensure the highest
quality service delivery to young people and their caregivers.
* Supervises Youth Services staff assigned to programming and the
Information desk.
* Participates in developing and implementing regional youth and
children=s programming.
* Participates in youth services collection development as
appropriate.
* Assists with planning and implementing staff training and
development programs for the department.
* Assists Adult and Youth Services Manager in reviewing the operation
of the Department to ensure relevance to user needs.
* Assists Adult and Youth Services Manager in developing service
priorities.
* Acts in the absence of the Adult and Youth Services Manager.
* In cooperation with the Adult and Youth Services Manager selects,
trains and evaluates staff as appropriate.
* Participates in Regional Committees.
* Operates within designated budgets.
* Assists with development and implementation of marketing plans (eg.
writes Guide copy, speaks to groups, liaises with media and community
groups).
Application Requirements:
* MLIS degree from an accredited library school.
(Please state whether the application requirements is met in your
resume and/or cover letter.)
Competencies
Problem Solving and Decision Making - Solution-oriented
problem-solving ability required.
Communication Skills - Ability to effectively communicate with
children, young adults, parents/caregivers, co-workers, media and community
groups required.
Creativity / Innovation - Must show initiative, energy and
enthusiasm towards youth and children=s services.
Knowledge of Work - Pursues excellence by acquiring broad, in-depth
and up-to-date knowledge of youth services issues and trends. Must be able
to deliver quality youth programming.
Technological Competence - Knowledge of current technology and
information resources for youth required.
Adaptability - Must be able to work in an environment of changing
priorities.
Interpersonal/Group Skills - Must have ability to work with all
library users, community groups and organizations.
Leadership - Sets and models high performance standards. Must have
the ability to motivate staff through various supervisory techniques and
lead others through change.
Organizational Understanding and Global Thinking - Must have an
understanding of the purpose of library services.
Accountability/Dependability - Accepts responsibility for actions
and results.
Planning and Organizational Skills - Must have demonstrated ability
to effectively plan and organize work.
Resource Management - Ability to manage resources consistent with
organizational and department objectives.
Service Attitude - Must have an understanding of what is required to
provide the highest quality service.
Respect for Diversity - Respects the diverse opinions and beliefs of
library users and co-workers. Appreciates the need to serve and reflect the
various communities within the catchment area of the Spring Garden Road
Memorial Public Library.
This is a unionized position.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Term - July 23, 2001 to May 17, 2002
Bi-Weekly Salary: $1,347.85 -
$1,546.72 (5 steps)
Based on annual salary - $35,178.89 - $40,369.39
Applications must be received in the
Human Resources Office no later than: Tuesday, July 3, 2001 - 12 noon
Cover letters (quoting competition No.)
and resumes should be addressed to: Ms. Sandra MacKay, Human Resources
Manager
Halifax Regional Library, 60 Alderney Drive,
Dartmouth, N.S. B2Y 4P8
FAX: 490-5850
Please quote: Competition #HRL-01- 56 June 22, 2001
Halifax Regional Library Competition # HRL- 01-57
LIBRARIAN 2
Youth Services
Halifax Regional Library invites INTERNAL and EXTERNAL applications for the
full-time position of Librarian 2 (Classification 9). This position is
located in the at the Tantallon Public Library, The Hubley Centre, 10353 St.
Margaret=s Bay Road (#3 Hwy), Hubbards. The Librarian 2 will also provide
expertise at the J.D. Shatford Public Library as required.
Major Responsibilities:
* Under the direction of the Branch Manager, this position carries out
professional duties associated with information services, collection
development and programming to ensure the highest quality service delivery.
* Supervises staff assigned to programming and the Information desk.
* Participates in youth services collection development as
appropriate.
* Assists with planning and implementing staff training and
development programs.
* Assists Branch Manager in reviewing Branch operations to ensure
relevance to user needs.
* Assists Branch Manager in developing service priorities for the
Tantallon and J.D.Shatford branches.
* Acts in the absence of the Branch Manager.
* In cooperation with the Branch Manager selects, trains and evaluates
staff as appropriate.
* Participates in developing and implementing regional youth and
children=s programming.
* Participates in Regional Committees.
* Operates within designated budgets.
* Assists with development and implementation of marketing plans (eg.
writes Guide copy, speaks to groups, liaises with media and community
groups).
Application Requirements:
* MLIS degree from an accredited library school.
(Please state whether the application requirements is met in your
resume and/or cover letter.)
Competencies
Problem Solving and Decision Making - Solution-oriented
problem-solving ability required.
Communication Skills - Ability to effectively communicate with users
of all ages, co-workers, media and community groups required.
Creativity / Innovation - Must show initiative, energy and
enthusiasm towards service to youth and adults.
Knowledge of Work - Pursues excellence by acquiring broad, in-depth
and up-to-date knowledge of library service issues and trends. Must be able
to deliver quality youth programming.
Technological Competence - Knowledge of current technology and
information resources required.
Adaptability - Must be able to work in an environment of changing
priorities.
Interpersonal/Group Skills - Must have ability to work with all
library users, community groups and organizations.
Leadership - Sets and models high performance standards. Must have
the ability to motivate staff through various supervisory techniques and
lead others through change.
Organizational Understanding and Global Thinking - Must have an
understanding of the purpose of library services.
Accountability/Dependability - Accepts responsibility for actions
and results.
Planning and Organizational Skills - Must have demonstrated ability
to effectively plan and organize work.
Resource Management - Ability to manage resources consistent with
organizational and department objectives.
Service Attitude - Must have an understanding of what is required to
provide the highest quality service.
Respect for Diversity - Respects the diverse opinions and beliefs of
library users and co-workers. Appreciates the need to serve and reflect the
various communities within the catchment area of the Tantallon Public
Library and the J.D. Shatford Public Library.
This is a unionized position
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
- includes daytime, evenings and weekends
Bi-weekly Salary: $1,347.85 -
$1,546.72 (5 steps)
[Based on annual salary $35,178.89 - $40,369.39]
Applications must be received in the
Human Resources Office no later than: Friday, July 6, 2001 - 4 p.m.
Cover letters (quoting competition #)
and resumes should be addressed to: Ms. Sandra MacKay, Human Resources
Manager
Halifax Regional Library, 60 Alderney Drive,
Dartmouth, N.S. B2Y 4P8
FAX: 490-5850
Please quote: Competition #HRL-01-57 June 26, 2001
