Student Librarian

1 week ago


Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

**Requisition ID**:41306

**Company**:Vancouver Public Library

**Worksite**: Central Library, Information Services Department

The Vancouver Public Library is seeking a Library School student interested in gaining experience in a public library setting. The student will work in a public service unit in the Information Services department at our Central Library in downtown Vancouver. The work schedule will be Sunday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. This is a 4-month term, from May through the end of August.

**Job Summary**: Working under the direction of the supervising Librarian, the Student Librarian provides reference and information services to the public, performs collection development tasks, participates in training and workshops, answers direction and general information questions regarding location of material, facilities or other matters, and assists in special projects. This is professional library work at the trainee level.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Some knowledge of the practices and principles of librarianship.
- Some knowledge of the division or branch’s collections and related resource materials.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to meet the public, promote interest in library services and assist library patrons.

**Affiliation**: CUPE 391
**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time until end of August 2024
**Salary**: $29.13 to $34.23 per hour
**Current Work Schedule**: Sunday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Note: Work schedules may change with reasonable notice

**Closing date: Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 11:59pm**

Vancouver Public Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ2S+, all genders, ethnicities, and persons with disabilities. Should you be shortlisted and require an accommodation during the selection process, please provide details to the hiring committee.

As VPL is responsible for the well-being of its patrons, a Police Information Check clearance is a condition of employment. Please refer to our policy for further information. Personal information collected is used in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Vancouver Public Library's COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the Library deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.



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