Librarian (Reference)

Purpose of the Position

The work consists of planning, directing, supervising and carrying out activities related to the selection, organization, use, dissemination and preservation of the library's information resources, acting as a specialized intermediary to make information or documentation in all its forms accessible to any user.

Main Responsibilities

• Evaluates documentary resources for acquisition, preservation, restoration, and deaccessioning, while maintaining the balance of collections (particularly with regard to French and English adult collections, audiovisual materials, magazines, and digital resources);
• Provides a reference and research service, prepares bibliographies, develops user interest profiles, and ensures the dissemination of documentary information. Collaborates with specialized clienteles such as other municipalities, organizations, associations, institutions, and companies;
• Ensures general supervision within his unit regarding the implementation of library objectives, implements and applies evaluation methods, and ensures compliance with administrative standards and procedures;
• Directs, coordinates, assigns, and reviews the work of staff within his unit, and verifies and approves it in terms of quality and quantity. Recommends to his supervisor any administrative measures related to personnel in his unit. May provide relevant guidance to other professionals contributing to his projects.
• Collaborates in the allocation of operating budgets according to the needs of his unit and ensures the follow-up of established budgetary resources;
• Participates in the animation program, ensures its implementation and promotion, and, as applicable, facilitates activities.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies;
• At least two (2) years of experience relevant to the nature of the job.

Essential Knowledge

• Advanced proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written;
• Broad general knowledge, particularly of French and English literature;
• Good knowledge of the public library environment, as well as current issues and trends in library and information science.

Abilities and Skills

• To do research work, analysis and summaries and to write precise reports;
• To communicate with the public;
• To transfer knowledge and to organize training session;
• Ability to manage library collections;
• Ability to stay up to date with current literary developments;
• Ability to plan and organize work, particularly when preparing schedules.

Salary: $76 920 to $116 231