Burnaby Public Library is located on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples. We are grateful for the opportunity to work on this territory.

Burnaby Public Library empowers the community to engage with and share stories, ideas and information. Our vision is a welcoming community where all people can explore, learn and connect.
Burnaby is the third largest city in British Columbia, with excellent rapid transit links, significant parkland, and well equipped recreational facilities. Our 230,000 residents speak more than 100 languages, and more than half of our culturally diverse population has a mother tongue other than English.
BPL’s four libraries are important public spaces, meeting places and centres for discovery and dialogue, anchored by our broad and deep collections and our commitment to in-person service. BPL is changing to continue to meet the needs of our highly diverse community, with an increased emphasis on community-led approaches and connecting with people outside the library, a greater focus on digital literacy, and a commitment to upgrading and rethinking our public and staff spaces.

Burnaby Public Library invites applications for the following position. Forward your resume and cover letter to libadmin@bpl.bc.ca. Please quote Competition #07/2022.03.29. The closing date for this posting is Thursday, April 7, 2022. 

Position Title: DIGITAL STUDIO COORDINATOR 

Position Summary: 

Under the general supervision of the Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch Manager, the Digital Studio Coordinator is responsible for coordinating services related to digital literacy, with a focus on the use of creative and innovative technology in the library. This position will direct the day-to-day operations of BPL’s new specialized technology spaces, beginning with the Digital Studio scheduled to open at the Metrotown Library in 2022. Launching the Metrotown Digital Studio and its services will be the primary focus for the Digital Studio Coordinator in their first year. 

This new position at BPL will help build people’s digital literacy through group programming, individual training, and technical assistance in the digital studio, to support: 

∙ technical skill development, 

∙ critical thinking about technology in society, 

∙ creative and innovative uses of technology, and 

∙ participation in a digitally inclusive environment. 

The Digital Studio Coordinator will work both inside and outside the library to understand community needs, and will work with library staff to deliver services to people of all ages and backgrounds, including children and teens, newcomers, seniors and job seekers. 

This is a dynamic role where an enthusiasm for digital technology, a love of teaching and learning, creativity and community-centered thinking are required. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have a natural curiosity about technology, and seek out innovative and creative opportunities to serve the technological and digital needs of our communities. 

This is a regular full time position. The weekly hours are 37.5 with varying shifts and will include working some evenings and weekends. 

Duties: 

∙ Directs the day-to-day operations of BPL’s specialized technology spaces, including working in conjunction with public service staff in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of technology-focused services and programs. 

∙ Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of staff in BPL’s technology spaces. Provides training and support to staff working in these spaces. 

∙ Proactively develops and maintains relationships with Burnaby community groups and organizations to inform services and programs related to the library’s specialized technology tools and spaces.  

∙ Supports Burnaby Public Library’s operational and strategic priorities, and is an active member of the leadership team.  

∙ Keeps up-to-date on emerging technology trends and community needs and assists in selection of new technology for public programs and services as well as the design of future technology spaces at BPL.

∙ Participates in public services by providing reference, readers’ advisory, technical assistance, and customer service. 

Qualifications: 

∙ A post-secondary degree in librarianship and/or a combination of education and experience in a related field (e.g. teaching, fine arts, community development, or digital technologies). 

∙ Demonstrated experience with technology as well as an ongoing curiosity to learn and apply skills to new and emerging technologies.  

∙ Experience in training and supporting learners on new technologies both individually and in group settings. 

∙ Able to identify community needs and to design, deliver and evaluate services, programs, and community initiatives that respond to those needs. 

∙ Able to work effectively with a wide range of community members as well as internal and external partners.

∙ Excellent communication and relationship building skills. 

∙ Able to work well both in team settings and independently with minimal supervision. 

∙ Experience in or an aptitude for supervision and leadership, including communication and conflict management, coaching, problem-solving, planning and coordination. 

∙ Experience with maker and creative spaces and/or equipment related to media creation (e.g. audio or video recording, electronics, fabrication). 

∙ A commitment to apply principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism to your work. 

∙ An ability to speak languages in addition to English is valuable to us.  

Salary: $39.50 to $47.34 hourly (2021 rates). Burnaby Public Library offers a comprehensive benefit package.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Burnaby Public Library. We encourage you to apply even if you do not have all the qualifications we list here. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

BPL believes that diversifying our staff will make our organization better and more reflective of the community we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.  

All external applicants are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire. External applicants who are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a personal characteristic protected by the BC Human Rights Code can request an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.