NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR PUBLICLIBRARIES

(Provincial Information and Library Resources Board)

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TEMPORARY until August 31, 2010 or until Incumbent Return

REFERENCE AND AUDIO-VISUAL LIBRARIAN

LIBRARIAN III

 

Provincial Resource Library Division

St. John’s, NL

 

DUTIES:  Reporting to the Manager, this position is responsible for the collection development and management of a variety of print, audio-visual and electronic materials and the operation of provincial audio-visual services. Responsibilities include: collection development and management of reference and electronic resources (for the provincial system), adult non-fiction and DVDs (for Provincial Resource Library Division); selection and supervision of staff and staff training; audio visual services: provincial educational video loan service and provincial National Film Board (NFB) and Newfoundland DVD/Video loan services; government documents; consultation, advisory services and promotion; planning and development; related work.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Requires a knowledge of public library systems, current library trends and electronic resources and services, including web resources. Must demonstrate a good knowledge of library material selection practices and tools. Must also demonstrate strong supervisory, organizational and team building and training abilities; strong communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills and initiative. The required knowledge and abilities would normally be acquired through successful completion of a Masters in Library Science/Library Information Science (MLS/MLIS) degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

 

NO. OF HOURS:      35 regular hours per week                        

CLOSING DATE:    January 28, 2010

COMPETITION #:   PILRB-LIBIII-09-27

PAY RANGE:           LB 34 - $46,100.60 - $51,360.40

CONTACT:               MAIL:  Ms. Michelle Walters

                                    Chair, Selection Board

                                    Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries

                                    Provincial Resource Library Division

                                    Arts & Culture Centre

                                    St. John s, NL

                                    A1B 3A3

 

                                    FAX: (709) 737-2660          

 

                                    E-Mail: [log in to unmask]

           

 

Applications should be received before the close of business on the closing date. Late applications with explanation may be considered. A separate application must be submitted for each competition.  For additional information on this position call: (709) 737-3418.   

  

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