Librarian 1 – City of New Westminster – New Westminster, BC

The New Westminster Public Library is currently seeking applicants for Auxiliary Librarians. Auxiliary Librarians work on an on-call and as-needed basis, and may cover vacations, illnesses, and other shifts. The successful candidates will provide customer service, conduct programs, manage sections of the collection, and work on special projects. Duties include Reader’s advisory and collection assistance as well as reference and research assistance for adults and children. Applicants with interest or expertise in providing services to children may also undertake storytime, outreach programs and class visits.

Requirements include:

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited University;
Minimum of one year’s experience working in a public library setting, preferably on a public service desk;
Knowledge of the Horizon Library System and Bibliocommons;
Ability to conduct library tours and programs;
Ability in collection development, including weeding, acquisitions, and researching and developing new collection areas;
Considerable knowledge in preparing resource lists, referral lists, technology help sheets, patron handouts, and similar materials in electronic formats;
Ability to assist library users with internet, ebooks, and other computer applications, including teaching one-on-one technology tutorials.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is desirable.

This position works varying shifts 7 days per week including weekdays, evenings or weekends on an on-call basis. Applicants who only have limited availability may not be considered.

Apply by sending your resume quoting competition #15-19, by March 6, 2015 by 4:00 pm to the New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3M 2B3, Fax: (604)527-4674 or e-mail to resumes@nwpl.ca.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of New Westminster is committed to employment equity.
We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

www.newwestcity.ca

Location: New Westminster, BC
Profession(s): Library Services
Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2015 at 7:00:17 AM (PST)
Posting Expires: Friday, March 6, 2015 at 4:00:00 PM (PST)

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