Librarian 1 - Information Services Librarian

1 week ago

Winnipeg, Canada City of Winnipeg Full time

As part of the Information Services team, you will be responsible for planning, delivery, evaluation and promotion of effective and responsive library services. Information Services Librarians provide information and reader’s advisory services, help customers use the library’s physical and digital services, participate in programming and outreach, train and supervise staff, and assist in the maintenance of the collections.

**As the**_ Information Services Librarian,_** you will**:

- Provide and ensure the provision of responsive and inclusive specialized information and readers’ advisory services to customers.
- Supervise the Information Services Section as required, directing the workflow, establishing priorities, handling contentious issues, etc.
- Provide orientation and on the job training to new employees, supervises and provides feedback to Information Services staff as required.
- Provide tours, user instruction sessions and staff development sessions as required.
- Participate in the planning, delivery and promotion of the specialized services and programs in the Section.
- Participate in the research, selection, development, implementation and promotion of new and existing library technologies and services.
- Participate in collection maintenance and selection as required.
- At times, be responsible for a specialized area of service and serve as a system resource person as required.
- Contribute to public awareness of the Section by making public presentations, developing promotional materials, creating displays as appropriate.
- Participate in outreach initiatives for the Section.
- Maintain awareness of current trends in information technologies and library services.
- Participate on system committees, manages special projects, compiles statistics and prepares reports and grant proposals as assigned.
- Perform other duties consistent with the classification, as required.

**Your education and qualifications include**:

- A Master of Library & Information Sciences (MLIS) degree from an institution accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). An MLIS degree obtained internationally through a formally accredited institution may also be considered
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client-centred customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and supervise the work of others and to work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and provide quality programs, tours, user instruction and make public presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of staff and customers.
- Must possess good planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively promote the library and its services, programs and collections.
- Knowledge and understanding of the occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations and procedures that are applicable to the area of work.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy.

**Conditions of employment**:

- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

**CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG**:

- Citizen & Customer Focus
- Respecting Diversity
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity and Trust
- Results Oriented

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