supervisor, library

Additional Information

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• Library and information science

Work setting

• Public library

Tasks

• Supervise staff
• Provide reference services
• Develop systems to access library collections
• Perform manual and on-line reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users
• Perform related administrative duties and supervise library technicians, assistants and clerks
• Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups
• Recommend acquisition of books, periodicals, audio-visual, interactive media and other materials
• Select, classify, catalogue and weed library materials
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Type of documents

• Serials or newspapers
• Special materials (e.g., audio-cassettes, videos, maps, microform, educational kits, etc.)
• Electronic media (e.g., CD, DVD, USB key, etc.)

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week