Librarian/library Technician

15 hours ago


Vancouver, Canada JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE OF GREATER VANCOUVER Full time

Salaried position with benefits: 30 hours per week (typically M-Th; 10am - 6pm)

Overall Responsibility:
Manages all library operations and leads a team of committed professionals and volunteers in order to create a welcoming, inclusive and comfortable place in which members of the Jewish and non-Jewish community can pursue educational, informational and social interests by providing a wide range of print and electronic Judaic resources to serve their needs.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Administration
- Manage day to day operations in the library
- Plan for the overall development of the library including policy and planning (annual workplan, budgeting, etc.).
- Maintain and collect statistics, reports, correspondence
- Manage logistics related to book donations, processing, selecting, storing, etc.
- Coordinate ongoing consultations with maintenance re: used books/cleaning/storage
- Supervise, coordinate and train library staff and volunteers (includes recruitment, hiring, motivation and appreciation)

Library Services
- Collection development & acquisitions
- Circulation services
- Reference and information services

Program Development
- Create programs as appropriate to promote goals and values of the Library
- Facilitate programs and/or support facilitators
- Encourage local writers, artists and other talents
- Adapt programming for new technologies
- Develop programming in other locations & other spaces within the JCC

Fundraising
- Coordinate and execute fundraising events including: annual Telethon, Used Book Sale, Read-a-thon
- Develop relationships with donors

Community engagement and promotion
- Community outreach & public relations
- Marketing and promoting the library
- Social media
- Cooperation & collaboration with library organizations (public & college libraries; associations: BCLA, AJL)
- Cooperation & collaboration with Jewish community agencies & organizations
- Customer Service (organizations and individuals)
- Engage in outreach initiatives and outlying community activities
- Liaise and develop collaborations with other JCC Departments

Computer and Technical Operations
- Purchasing, maintaining library hardware, software & networks
- Database development & maintenance

**Qualifications**:

- An accredited Master of Library and Information Services degree. A Library Technician Diploma will also be considered with the right combination of experience
- Experience in public libraries & knowledge of standard library services and operations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Jewish customs and traditions
- Some Hebrew knowledge is an asset
- Experience working with volunteers
- Fundraising/ PR experience
- Budget development and management skills
- Advanced computer / technical skills
- Knowledge of current library practices, new technologies and trends

Hourly rate: $25.00-30.00 commensurate with education and experience

Start date: January 6, 2025 or sooner



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