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WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY
Invites Applications for the Position of

LIBRARIAN 1, INFORMATION SERVICES
PERMANENT POSITION BEING FILLED ON A TEMPORARY BASIS

Competition No. 2002-61
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The City of Winnipeg Community Services Department invites applications for a Librarian I. Under the direction of the Library Information Services and New Initiatives Coordinator, the Librarian I is responsible for
  • supervising the Information/Reference unit as required, directing the workflow, establishing priorities, handling contentious interpretations of library rules and regulations;
  • participates in the research, selection, development, implementation, and promotion of new and existing library information technologies and services;
  • assists in the management of access to electronic resources and participates in the development of related policies and procedures;
  • assists with the Library's collection development program for designated subject areas;
  • assists with the creation and maintenance of the library's home page on the World Wide Web;
  • maintains awareness of current trends in information technologies and library services.
  • Ensures the preparation of statistics and reports.
Salary ranges $1,504.00 to $1,758.00 biweekly with a comprehensive benefits package.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  1. Graduation from an accredited School of Library Science (B.L.S. or M.L.S.).
  2. Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
  3. A good general knowledge of literature and a variety of subject areas, current affairs and trends.
  4. The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  5. Ability to deal effectively with the public and staff is essential.
  6. Good planning and organizational skills and previous library experience are also required.
  7. A valid Drivers Licence and accessibility to a car an asset.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, on or before August 23, 2002 quoting Competition No. 2002-61 to:

Louise Couper
Recruitment and Compensation Clerk
Human Resource Strategy & Services Division
City of Winnipeg Community Services
4th Floor - 395 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3N8.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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City of Winnipeg on-line: www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca