Library Page - Kelowna Branch

8 hour position / bi-week

Permanent Part-Time position (year-round) 

Pay Rate: $17.89 per hour

This position is covered under the CUPE Collective Agreement

Are you organized and enjoy working with the public?

As a Library Page, you are working in a library environment and may have contact with the public. A Library Page handles various duties around the sorting and organizing of books and materials on the shelves.

Duties:

• Sorts, organizes and prepares library materials for shelving
• retrieves and shelves materials as required
• assists with preparation of displays of library materials
• may be asked to assist with seasonal/event/holiday displays
• answers directional questions and refers to informational questions to appropriate staff
• tidies public areas of library as required
• other duties and projects as required

Requirements:

• Preference will be given for students and individuals with diversabilities
• Must qualify for a Social Insurance Number
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Aptitude for detailed work
• Ability to accurately file numerically and alphabetically
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to communicate with courtesy, tact and interest with staff and all sectors of the public
• Physically able to handle book bins, boxes of books and loaded book trucks

If you meet all of the requirements listed above, then we would like to hear from you!  

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however; only short listed applicants will be contacted

HEAD OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
Temporary Full-Time (35 hours weekly)
Pay Rate:  $46.08 - 49.02 per hour

This position is covered by the Professional Employees Union

Location: Kelowna: Administration Centre / Headquarters

Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer, the Head of Collection Development (HCD) leads the development of the library’s collections, creating a rich and vibrant array of offerings based on the needs of the communities the ORL serves.

 The Head of Collection Development (HCD) leads the ORL’s collections strategy, its implementation, and its evaluation.  Operating within a centralized collection development model, the HCD uses an evidence-based approach to perform and direct selection, promotion, and de-acquisition of library materials and online services.

The incumbent must be proficient in budgeting, supervision, statistical analysis, bibliographic selection, collection promotion, purchasing, negotiation, and vendor relations.  The HCD recommends introducing new formats and eliminating outdated collections.  Procedures on weeding, acquisitions and all aspects of the selection process are developed by the HCD.  Annual budgets and department policies are developed by the HCD for review and approval.

Education
Master's Degree from an accredited Library School or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Related Experience
Minimum four years of increasingly responsible, professional relevant work experience in a library-related environment, including:

-       Supervisory experience, including training and evaluation of staff
-       Experience with collection development and vendor relations

 A criminal record check is a condition of employment.

Please forward your resumeresume and cover letter in confidence to Human Resources (jobs@orl.bc.ca), indicating the date of availability. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.