Collections Access Lead – Librarian 3

Competition # : 39969 
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU – NSPG 
Closing Date: ​04-Aug-23 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia’s culture and heritage contribute to vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in every part of the province. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage invites Nova Scotians to experience and participate in our rich cultural expression. 

By exploring our past, we appreciate where we came from. This enriches our lives today and gives us insight for times ahead. Through investing in our future, we help realize the potential of our people and talents. We foster an environment that embraces ideas and innovation. Jobs are generated and our creative economy flourishes. Encouraging cultural expression brings life to our communities. We each contribute to the province we call home through distinct perspectives and traditions. Together, our diversity defines the uniqueness of Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

The Collections Access Lead provides leadership to the Collections Access Team at Nova Scotia Provincial Library.  The Team supports the collaborative development, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of the digital systems used by the Same Page library consortium.

The Lead is the subject matter expert for the Integrated Library System (ILS) for the Same Page consortium.  The Lead is responsible for managing the development and optimal configuration of the ILS and related systems in collaboration with participating library regions and is the key point of contact.  The Lead also provides support for the configuration of the discovery layer and the development of the digital media collection.

Primary Accountabilities

• Manages the development and system configuration of the ILS as well as the resources required to ensure its ongoing functionality, usability, and reliability, including coordinating with the vendor. 
• Provides expertise and guidance in the development of the system to maximize system functionality
• Builds strong working relationships with library stakeholders, facilitates decision-making and builds consensus amongst stakeholders to ensure system consistency and optimal performance
• Identifies and makes recommendations on new features and functionality
• Leads troubleshooting and problem resolution and ensures both are communicated to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Leads and/or manages system upgrades, modifications, and ongoing work (including year-end activities)
• Project manages the implementation of new features and functionality
• Develops and maintains sufficient knowledge of the discovery layer software to support and maintain the system, when required.
• Develops and maintains sufficient knowledge of the digital media lending software to support and maintain the system, when required.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role you have a Bachelor’s degree, a post-graduate degree in Library Science, and 5 years of professional library experience.

As the ideal candidate, you have:

• Demonstrated experience managing integrated library systems. SirsiDynix Symphony or Unicorn is preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Experience developing solutions to complex technical problems/issues.
• The ability to facilitate decision-making between library consortium partners.
• The ability to communicate, negotiate effectively, and work collaboratively with vendor and library staff, individually and in group situations.
• Work well as part of a team and have experience leading teams.
• A thorough understanding of library operations.
   

You also:

• Are analytical with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
• Effectively organise work, develop effective work processes and assess work priorities. 
• Are accurate, meticulous, and vigilant in completing your work.
• Are self-directed with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.  
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively and work productively and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups in a complex and rapidly changing environment. 
• Are able to quickly learn new technologies and stay current with technological developments in libraries. 
• Are able to demonstrate and understand the value of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career. 
• Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless career paths.
• Department specific flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade:  PR 13 

Salary Range:  $2,543.38 – $3,091.70 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link: http://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued. 

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. 

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.