Community Librarian

5 days ago


Edmonton, Canada Edmonton Public Library Full time

**Are you a Trailblazer?**

What do you want to be today? Edmonton Public Library is looking for an outgoing and creative Trailblazer to join our team This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Trailblazer (aka Community Librarian) who is passionate about working with the public and community organizations in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

**What we're looking for**:

- At EPL our mission is simple: we share Our Community Librarians are energetic, out-of-the-building thinkers who want to make a very real difference in the community... the final frontier. Their continuing mission is to explore new worlds of librarianship in close collaboration with a diverse range of people, to seek out new relationships and services - to boldly go where no Librarian has gone before

**Job Requirements**:

- Master of Library & Information Studies degree, or equivalent, from ALA-accredited institution is required.
- Experience working with community organizations, Aboriginal peoples, and newcomer populations is preferred.
- Experience working as a professional Librarian is preferred.

**What do you need to bring to this position?**
- A commitment to upholding the Canadian Federation of Library Associations position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion.
- Ability to assess community interests and needs, and to plan services accordingly, in keeping with the Library's business plan and strategic directions.
- Ability to work effectively with customers of all ages and backgrounds; experience working with users from a wide variety of cultural, economic, social and educational backgrounds is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively outside of traditional library activities and settings.
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and new service directions.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal, communication, presentation and collaboration skills.
- Ability to contribute positively and work effectively within a team environment.

**Who we are**:
The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact, it's very simple: We share. We share stories, ideas and experiences. We share with our customers, our communities, and ourselves. We are Edmonton's largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment.

**Pay Band**:
$38.56 - $49.22 per hour*
- Approximately $70,463 - $89,930 per annum based on a 35 hour work week.

**Note**:

- Satisfactory background screenings is required for this position which includes a Criminal Record Check/Police Information Check.



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