Hiring Supervising Librarian | $88,601.24  Annually

City of Ottawa, Department of Ottawa Public Library based in Ottawa, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Supervising Librarian. The City of Ottawa’s Department of Ottawa Public Library is dedicated to providing accessible and enriching library services to residents across the city. The department operates a network of public libraries that offer a wide range of resources, programs, and services for all ages and interests. The department strives to meet the diverse needs of Ottawa’s residents and contribute to their overall quality of life. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

Job Description:

Employer Name: City of Ottawa
Department: Ottawa Public Library
Service: Branch Operations
Branch: Public Services
Position: Supervising Librarian
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $74,241.44  – $88,601.24  Annually
Employment Type: 1 Permanent Full Time Position
Job Category: Ottawa Public Library
Location: Ottawa, ON, CA
Job Location: Library Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe Street
Weakly Hours: 35 hours per week
Schedule: Part-time
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Library
Requisition ID/Job ID: 11680

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of Master’s degree in library and/or information sciences from an accredited library school
Experience: Candidates should have minimum of 2 years of related experience

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have a general knowledge of Library policies and procedures
• The candidates should be familiar with library circulation procedures and practices
• The candidates should be knowledgeable in supervisory techniques and practices
• The candidates should understand evaluation criteria used to select materials for addition to Library collections
• The candidates should be well-versed in theories and principles of library science as well as methods and techniques of library operations
• The candidates should be proficient in methods and techniques of responding to inquiries and resolving patron complaints
• The candidates should be skilled in methods and techniques of classification, cataloguing, and authority control
• The candidates should be familiar with methods and techniques of systems analysis and applications
• The candidates should understand principles of collections development and maintenance
• The candidates should have knowledge of adult/children literature in various formats, readers’ advisory services, trends in reading, literacy, and ESL collections, as well as adult/children’s programming
• The candidates should have knowledge of current automated library systems
• The candidates should possess knowledge of microcomputer hardware, software, and peripherals
• The candidates should be aware of current web development tools and trends
• The candidates should understand intranet structures and development
• The candidates should be skilled in electronic database and other bibliographic searching techniques
• The candidates should be familiar with reference resources in print, microform, and electronic formats, as well as current developments in reference services
• The candidates should be proficient in desktop applications, intranet and internet usage, and keyboarding procedures, to the extent where it may be required to demonstrate such usage to colleagues or library patrons
• The candidates should be knowledgeable in methods, techniques, and practices of adult training, including needs identification, curriculum design/adaptation, delivery, and evaluation
• The candidates must possess the training, experience, and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
• The candidates should have knowledge of customer service techniques and protocols
• The candidates must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, understand any potential or actual dangers to health or safety in the workplace, and know appropriate actions to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures
• The candidates should deliver library programs to a diverse range of users, including early childhood, school-age, and adults
• The candidates should be capable of developing work plans, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and supervising staff effectively
• The candidates should possess well-developed organizational skills
• The candidates should demonstrate effective judgment and independent decision-making abilities
• The candidates should have a demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and exhibit tact, discretion, and confidentiality
• The candidates should possess excellent verbal communication skills
• The candidates should be able to perform multiple tasks concurrently and maintain attention to detail
• The candidates should be skilled in establishing and maintaining effective liaisons and cooperation with agencies and departments
• The candidates should have proficiency in data entry, retrieval, and keyboarding skills, including the use of standard office equipment and operating an IBM compatible computer in Microsoft Windows
• The candidates should have a minimum keyboarding speed of 25 words per minute
• The candidates should demonstrate a customer service orientation, including the use of tact, discretion, and confidentiality, with a strong attention to detail
• The candidates should exhibit strong interpersonal skills, an ability to deal with the public, and effectively handle problems as they arise
• The candidates should have demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and supervise and motivate staff
• The candidates should be flexible and able to adjust priorities as needed
• The candidates should have the ability to work effectively as a team leader and be strongly committed to providing quality customer service

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to provide accessible, innovative library and information services throughout the City of Ottawa, meeting the unique needs of diverse communities, delivered through a range of vehicles and reflecting a citizen-centred approach as part of Ottawa Public Library (OPL)
• The candidates should be able to deliver professional library service in one or more of the following areas: information, reference and readers’ advisory, programs, collection development, bibliographic access and inventory control, systems support or development, maintenance of web-based services, and staff training and development
• The candidates should be able to perform supervisory duties and may be assigned duties in children, youth, and/or adult services
• The candidates should be able to act as the senior person in charge or exercise responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the library branch
• The candidates should be able to Work within the context of the policies and framework of the Library corporate culture as embodied in the Mission Statement, Core Values, Customer Experience Guidelines, and the Canadian Federation of Library Association position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion, with particular emphasis on providing customer service excellence

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

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