Community Engagement Librarian, Community Engagement

1 month ago

Regina, Canada Regina Public Library Full time

Community Engagement Librarian, Community Engagement & Programming (66/24 - permanent, full-time, 1.0 FTE)

Regina, SK, Canada Req #344 Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Libraries build community.

At RPL, we’re on a mission to provide Regina residents with opportunities to discover, learn and connect in an inclusive, customer-centred, and safe environment — and we could use your help.

JOB SUMMARY:
  Reporting to the Director, Community Engagement and Programming, the Community Engagement Librarian co-ordinates the planning, delivery and assessment of community engagement and partnerships. This position collaborates with Leads, Branch Managers, Community Librarians, and other staff to support the implementation of the community engagement and partnership framework, build partnerships with service agencies, and meet established Library strategic objectives and service standards. JOB DESCRIPTION: 
  1. Support the Director, Community Engagement and Programming in overall community engagement and partnership strategy and planning. 2. Develop or enhance the library’s visibility and reputation within the assigned portfolio and community and with direction from the Director of CEP, initiate and develop collaborative relationships with outside organizations and community partners to cultivate an understanding of and appropriate library response to community needs. 3. Initiate project proposals and makes recommendations regarding the adoption of new practices, standards, and service innovations in response to emerging trends and issues in community engagement and partnership building. 4. Work with Assessment Librarian to ensure that evidence-based assessment is used in the design, implementation, and evaluation of all new services and significant service changes. 5. Implement, manage, and monitor the community engagement budget and associated contracts, including approving fee agreements and invoices within the policy structure of RPL. 6. Coordinate with branch management on the delivery and assessment of community engagement activities within and outside the library walls. 7. Initiate, implement, manage, deliver, and evaluate training for library staff on understanding RPL’s community engagement position and their role in community engagement at RPL. 8. Support community engagement through communication with various people, organizations, and agencies within the community to establish partnerships and promote joint opportunities for meeting community needs. 9. Participate in and/or leads teams within and outside RPL, as assigned, to further RPL’s programs and services, and to represent RPL’s interests in external activities. 10. Recommend, implement, evaluate, and support effective and efficient community-focused services (i.e. collections, programming, and customer service) at the local level, using the principles of evidence-based practice and assessment. 11. Undertake ongoing professional development activities leading to a broad and in-depth knowledge of current library and community engagement practices, trends, and standards. 12. Perform related work as assigned, including participation on teams.
QUALIFICATIONS: 
  1. An ALA accredited Master of Library and Information Studies degree. 2. Minimum three years professional library experience. 3. Minimum of two years relevant experience in community engagement and partnership building in the library or non-profit. 4. Demonstrated experience and/or interest in working with diverse communities. 5. Demonstrated commitment to deliver consistent, high quality customer service. 6. Demonstrated strong organizational skills including the ability to effectively and efficiently manage work, scheduling, and priorities to support customer-focused services. 7. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, staff, external agencies, and to work as a member of a team. 8. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, and delivering presentations. 9. Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility, and perform duties requiring independent judgement, initiative, and discretion. 10. Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving ability, including the ability to evaluate, assess and problem-solve using logical, fact-based reasoning. 11. Demonstrated knowledge of current technology, trends and issues related to customer and community service such as might be gained through experience, education, or professional activities. 12. Demonstrated ability to lead teams in work and projects related to the ongoing community engagement. 13. Flexible to change. Note: The schedule for this role will include shifts scheduled on three out of four Saturdays per month; the schedule may also include shifts scheduled occasionally on an evening or on a Sunday. Closing Date: November 2, 2024 Competition #66/24 - position #21330

Regina Public Library is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the community that we serve. The Library welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.

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