Systems and Library Technology Manager (Librarian 4)

The Government of Nova Scotia•Halifax, NS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nova Scotia Legislative Library operates under the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and supports the information and research needs of the Members of the Legislative Assembly. The Library also manages the Legislative Assembly’s website and an extensive electronic archive of Nova Scotia Government publications. Located in Province House, the oldest legislative building in Canada, the Library is home to one of the provinces most extensive collections of historic Nova Scotia materials. The Systems and Library Technology Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and managing the Legislative Library’s information systems and products, as well as its extensive electronic archive of Nova Scotia government materials. This role is essential to the day-to-day management of the library’s integrated library system and the maintenance of both its physical and digital collections. The Manager provides expertise and advice on the direction of information technology for the Legislative Library and the Nova Scotia Legislature as a whole. The Systems and Library Technology Manager also oversees a team of technical services staff and provides quality assurance to ensure materials are catalogued according to international standards and local practice. This includes developing cataloguing practices that enable information to be efficiently extracted for reports, publications, and other library systems, as well as providing cataloguing and indexing advice. As a member of the library’s management team, the Manager works collaboratively to develop, analyze, and implement policies and procedures. The successful candidate will also be required to staff the library reference desk, occasionally catalogue materials and update the Legislature’s website.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Post graduate degree from an ALA accredited program in library or information management.
7 years of professional library experience.
Experience with library systems (preferably Innovative Interfaces' Sierra).
Experience with library desktop applications (MarcEdit).
Strong understanding of circulation, serials, cataloguing, and acquisitions workflows.
Strong knowledge of relational databases.
Proficiency with HTML, XML, and cascading stylesheets.
Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of computer programming and web and mobile-based resources and services.
Knowledge of the MARC format for bibliographic and authority records.
Strong knowledge of best cataloguing practices (AACRII or RDA).
Ability to master new technologies and remain current on traditional and electronic library service trends.
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively and collaboratively with legislative staff, MLAs, and government departments.
Demonstrated creativity and initiative.
Strong project management skills with high level attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage constantly changing deadlines.
Customer focus and excellent writing, organizational, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PHP and other programming languages.
Experience with query languages.
Experience with macros.
Experience with content management systems (Drupal).
Experience with document management systems.
Experience with database software.
Experience with photo-editing software.
Experience with publishing software.
Experience with mobile applications.
Experience with Innovative Interfaces’ Sierra.

Responsibilities

Planning, developing, and managing the Legislative Library’s information systems and products.
Managing the Legislative Library’s extensive electronic archive of Nova Scotia government materials.
Overseeing the day-to-day management of the library’s integrated library system.
Maintaining both physical and digital collections.
Providing expertise and advice on the direction of information technology for the Legislative Library and the Nova Scotia Legislature.
Overseeing a team of technical services staff.
Providing quality assurance to ensure materials are catalogued according to international standards and local practice.
Developing cataloguing practices that enable information to be efficiently extracted for reports, publications, and other library systems.
Providing cataloguing and indexing advice.
Working collaboratively to develop, analyze, and implement policies and procedures as a member of the library’s management team.
Staffing the library reference desk.
Occasionally cataloguing materials.
Updating the Legislature’s website.