Reference Librarian

Important messages

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Duties

The Reference Librarian reports directly to the Head of Library and Services The Reference Librarian delivers reference and research services to DFO clients across Canada, evaluates the library collection and makes recommendations for regarding additions and removal of publications from the collection, markets and promotes library services, represents the library team at departmental committees and/or branch initiatives.

Work environment

At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Fisheries and Oceans Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff 1 position. A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, within Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) across Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a master's degree in library science or in library and information science.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Recent experience* providing research or reference services in a library.
Recent experience* conducting searches using commercial online bibliographic databases, print sources and the Internet to respond to client requests in a library environment.

* Recent is defined as experience normally associated with full time performance of the duties for at least 3 months within the last two (2) years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of research and reference techniques for the provision of library services.
Knowledge of information sources used to deliver reference services.
Knowledge of current issues and emerging trends and technologies affecting library operations.

ABILITIES
Ability to effectively respond to reference enquiries
Ability to provide bibliographic instruction
Ability to organize work and set priorities
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
Client service orientation
Judgement
Team player
Attention to detail

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EXPERIENCE
Experience writing library instructional materials and user guides.
Experience delivering library orientation and training sessions.
Experience providing library reference services in a fisheries and oceans related work environment.
Experience using the Sierra integrated library system (ILS) to deliver library services.
Experience using the Summon discovery tool to deliver library services.
Experience selecting and evaluating print and electronic library information resources.
Experience delivering library reference services via chat.
Experience providing research or reference services in a specialized (corporate or government) library or in an academic library.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, diversity is our strength. If you are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT
Due to service delivery requirements, agreement to work 8:30 to 4:30 daily and the ability to work 5 days/week will be required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.