Collections Librarian
Main Library, Full-Time Permanent, 35 hours/week

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As a Collections Librarian, you will take the lead on developing holistic collections processes and procedures across the system, as well as oversee various collections activities and initiatives within the department. Taking a user-centered approach, you will work with various teams and stakeholders to ensure WPL collections are relevant and responsive to community needs. Interested?

What you’ll do:

Oversee system-wide collection maintenance processes and procedures ensuring consistency and resolution of issues and challenges

Supervise daily operational processes in the Collections Department

Maintain and evaluate assigned collections

Run reports and provide recommendations based on data and statistic analysis

Work with various departments and the community to build and mobilize relevant collections for customers

Act as person in charge (PIC) regularly at branch locations

What we’re looking for:

Masters of Library Science (MLIS) required.

Minimum 2 years’ practical work experience in a library. Collection development experience is an asset

Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills. Demonstrated team player

Excellent organization and time management

High attention to detail and ability to analyze data and develop recommendations

Problem solving and decision making skills

Excellent technology aptitude and strong awareness of emerging technology

The regular schedule will be Monday 1:00 – 9:00 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., alternating Fridays/Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Schedules are subject to change. The ability to work at any library location is required.

The starting wage $68,213 annually (level F). Benefits and OMERS pension provided. WPL offers a
casual work environment, support for professional development and your birthday off with pay!
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume by June 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. to jobs@wpl.ca

The Waterloo Public Library welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous persons, Black persons, persons of colour, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons and others that will contribute to the broadening of our ideas and experiences. For persons with disabilities, accommodations will be available upon request for any aspect of the recruitment process.