Public Service Librarian - Archives

City of Windsor•Windsor, ON

4d•CA$31 - CA$39•Onsite

About The Position

The Windsor Public Library is seeking a Public Service Librarian - Archives. This role is responsible for facilitating public access to the Windsor Municipal Archive. The librarian will receive, describe, organize, and maintain the archival collection, utilizing both archival resources and other library collections. The position involves responding to research and reference inquiries, providing advisory and reference services for physical and digital materials, and planning and delivering instruction to patrons on using various resources. The role also includes developing and maintaining the Municipal Archives collection, managing records, and coordinating the conservation and digitization of archival materials. Additionally, the librarian will train and supervise staff and interns, develop community relationships through outreach, promote archive services, plan library programs, and occasionally apply for grants. The position may also involve assuming responsibility for emergency situations, performing circulation functions, securing the archives, and potentially performing fee-based research and billing.

Requirements

Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA accredited school with a minimum of two archival courses
Demonstrate excellent public service and customer relations skills
Demonstrate interpersonal, problem resolution, communication, motivational and organizational skills
Respond willingly to flexibility in assignment and changing tasks in a team environment
Computer literacy in Word, spreadsheets, presentations and Library Information Systems use
Respond willingly to flexibility in assignment and changing tasks in a team environment
Class ‘G’ driver’s licence and/or access to transportation
Over 1 year in related work experience
Must be able to work on weekends

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Privacy and Copyright law considered an asset

Responsibilities

Facilitate access to items in the Windsor Municipal Archive to members of the public.
Receive, describe, organize, and maintain the Archival collection.
Use both Archival resources and other library collections.
Respond to research and reference inquiries.
Provide Advisory and Reference Services for physical and digital materials in person, and via phone/email.
Plan, access, and deliver instruction to patrons in the use of documents, materials, and resources.
Develop and maintain the collection of the Municipal Archives including selecting, transferring, and appraising materials.
Records management, including; arranging, describing, and deaccessioning records.
Plan and coordinate the conservation of, and access to, archival materials, including digitization.
Conserve archival material including restoring, repairing, and conducting preventative treatments.
Train, direct, schedule, supervise, and participate in the evaluation of pages, student interns, and special project staff.
Develop contacts with regional, provincial and national organizations and agencies.
Participate in establishing and developing relationships with the community including outreach.
Promote the services and activities of the Municipal Archives and Local History.
Plan, coordinate and execute library programmes.
Occasionally investigate, review, and prepare applications for grants.
Assume responsibility for emergency situations in the absence of a manager when necessary.
Perform circulation functions as required.
Secure the Municipal Archives; may secure other library buildings, including locking and unlocking.
May perform fee-based research and billing.
Other related duties as assigned.