Librarian I Digital Services Web Librarian

City of Vancouver


 

Librarian I Digital Services Web Librarian

Requisition ID: 13464

Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is seeking a creative, innovative and public service oriented Web Librarian to join the Digital Services Team on a six-month contract. The Vancouver Public Library website is our flagship communication channel, with over 5 million visits a year. The website highlights our services and collections, and ensures that we provide a seamless and positive user experience. We also maintain a strong social media presence which aims to educate and excite patrons and showcase the full range of resources the library offers.

Worksite: Digital Services

The Position
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Web Services, you will plan and implement changes to existing library websites, develop new website content, conduct user experience tests, and work with stakeholders to develop new pages and features on the site. Other responsibilities include: leading small projects, participating in the assessment of web content performance using tools like Google Analytics, and providing troubleshooting services to the public and staff. You will work collaboratively with other members of the Digital Services team as well as with colleagues system-wide to achieve VPL’s strategic priorities across the library system.

Qualifications and Experience
This position requires communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and thorough knowledge of current trends and best practices in the use of technology in delivering web-based public library services. We are looking for an innovative, flexible individual with a demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships, manage multiple projects and competing priorities, and who is open to change.
Qualifications include an MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited post-secondary institution and course work or professional development activities related to web development, human-computer interactions and user experience.

The Workplace
Vancouver Public Library is the third-largest library system in Canada and offers exceptional collections, services and technology at 21 branch libraries and a superb virtual library with over 5 million web visitors per year and an extensive collection of digital resources. If you would like to make a meaningful contribution to the City of Vancouver through this exciting, forward-looking position, we would like to hear from you.

This position is within the library’s bargaining unit, CUPE 391 with a salary range starting at $33.60/hr.

Closing date: May 27, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

Schedule:
week 1
8:30-5
8:30-5
12:30-9
8:30-5
9:30-6
OFF
OFF

week 2
8:30-5
8:30-5
12:30-9
8:30-5
8:30-5
OFF
OFF

week 3
8:30-5
8:30-5
12:30-9
8:30-5
OFF
9:30-6
OFF

week 4
EDO
8:30-5
12:30-9
8:30-5
9:30-6
OFF
OFF

Closing date: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11:59pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest. The applicant must be prepared to work at any location in the system. A Police Record Check is a condition of employment. Please refer to our policy for further information. Personal information collected is used in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Vancouver Public Library is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to further diversifying the Library

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Organization: City of Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, BC
Region: Lower Mainland
Professional Category(s): Library Services
Posted: May 17, 2019, 2:41 pm
Expires: May 27, 2019, 11:59 pm

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