Community Services Librarian

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Regional Director/CEO, the Community Services Librarian is a permanent, full-time position that assists in the planning, implementation, and management of region-wide library services, with a focus on Collections Development and Management, and Programming.

DUTIES

Collections development and management, selecting and ordering materials, oversight of materials spending timelines and materials budgets, statistical reporting.

E-Resources implementation, training, marketing, troubleshooting, evaluation, statistical reporting.

Branch Library Liaison, collaborate and consult with branch libraries around programming, fundraising, problem solving. Develop and deliver branch staff training.

Programming development and delivery, including development and maintenance of Programming Kits, coordinate annual region-wide programming initiatives and events.

Grant Funding. Seek out and monitor grant opportunities, write proposals and solicit partnerships, selection and supervision of grant employees, administration of and reporting for received grants.

Shared responsibility for Wapitis social media and web presence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

ALA accredited MLS/MLIS degree.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, staff, and external agencies.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Effective written and oral communication skills, particularly public speaking and presentation skills.

Effective planning and organizational skills.

Valid Drivers license and Driving Record. Travel is a requirement for this position.

DESIRED SKILLS

Experience working as a professional librarian.

Experience with integrated library systems preferred, particularly Polaris and Polaris Leap platform.

Experience with collections development and management.