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Legislative
Librarian
Legislative
Assembly of New Brunswick
Competition
LL-2006-01
The Legislative
Library operates primarily to support Members of the Legislative Assembly and
departments of government, in order that they may better serve the people of New
Brunswick. The Legislative Librarian is a member of the management team of the
Office of the Legislative Assembly, reports to and advises the Clerk of the
House, and communicates with Members of the Legislative Assembly and the public
concerning library services. The Legislative Library has a collection of over
40,000 books, including a very unique New Brunswick Collection. It is a full
depository for New Brunswick government documents as well as a selective
depository for federal government publications.
Duties: The
Legislative Librarian is responsible for strategic planning, policy development,
and administration of specialized library services for Members of the
Legislative Assembly, employees of the Legislative Assembly and government
departments. The Legislative Librarian is responsible for developing and
implementing library policy and procedures, and carrying out the day-to-day
planning, budgetary and administrative functions of the Legislative Library,
including management of a six-member team.
Qualifications: A
Master’s degree in Library Science and a minimum of five years of related
library and progressive managerial experience is required. The successful
candidate must possess excellent leadership, decision-making, organizational,
interpersonal and communications skills. Knowledge of and experience with
electronic document archival systems would be an asset. Experience in a
government library, collection development skills, and experience in research
and report writing would be an asset. Written and spoken competence in English
and French is essential.
Applicants must
clearly demonstrate on their application that they have the required
qualifications and skills for this position.
Salary Range: Pay
Band 6-7 ($54,886-79,638)
Applications must be received ON OR BEFORE April 30, 2006. To apply send
resume and covering letter to Loredana Catalli Sonier, Clerk of the Legislative
Assembly, PO Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1 Fax: (506)
453-7154
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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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