Jobs

Posted 19 April 2008

Public Services Librarian
Shortgrass Library System

Deadline: 'open until filled'

The Position

The Shortgrass Library System seeks an innovative, dynamic, and highly motivated individual for the position of Public Services Librarian.  This position, which reports directly to the CEO, is responsible for the provision of leadership to system staff, system member libraries and our contracted partners on a consultative basis.

Organization

Located in Medicine Hat, Alberta, the Shortgrass Library System (SLS) serves a population of over 97,000 through a network of eleven autonomous public libraries. We also provide contractual services to thirty school libraries in the Prairie Rose School Division #8 and Medicine Hat School District No. 76.

Major Responsibilities

• Professional leadership and vision for the system’s acquisitions and bibliographic services, and information technology departments.
• Training of public library and contracted partner personnel.
• Organization of professional development activities.
• Co-management of database resources.
• Coordination of system wide projects and programs.
• Communications and public relations.
• Monitoring of improvements to system website.
• Representative on regional and provincial work teams and committees.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Minimum three years experience in the delivery of public library services.
• Experience with computer applications and information technology used in a public library setting.
• Interest and knowledge of emerging technologies in public libraries.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function well both independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong service ethic.

Salary and Benefits

Dependent upon qualifications and experience.  Benefit plan is available. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.  Applications will be reviewed beginning May 5th, 2008. Apply with letter, resume and the names of three contacts to:
Julia Reinhart, CEO Designate
Shortgrass Library System
2375 10th Ave. S.W.
Medicine Hat, AB                
T1A 8G2
Fax to: (403) 528-2473        
E-mail: julia@shortgrass.ca
Library staff will be available at the Alberta Library Conference in Jasper, Alberta April 24-26, 2008.  If you are attending the conference and wish to discuss the position please call Julia Reinhart at 403-529-0550 ext. 9 to book an appointment.