Library 2.0 is about user-centred services. Vancouver Public Library (VPL) gets it. They're hiring a Chinese language community librarian to specially serve its heavily-populated Chinese clientele in the Strathcona and Hastings area. Take a look at this position and tell me if it isn't a unique way of providing information services!
Librarian I – Chinese Language Community Librarian (Part-time)
Vancouver Public Library
Public
VPL is seeking dynamic Librarians to actively engage the Chinese community in the Downtown Eastside and Strathcona in provision of services in the branch, and in discussions about and planning for library services. Please note, candidates may apply for one or both of these positions.
Position 1: Chinese Language Community Librarian – Carnegie, 12 hours per week
Reporting to the Branch Head, Carnegie Library, the incumbent participates in programming activities within the East Area, acts as a resource to Carnegie staff in their community engagement activities, works in the Chinese community with those who have not traditionally been served effectively by the library, provides reference and reader’s advisory and referral services, and performs other related duties. The Chinese Community Librarian will be part of a team dedicated to providing inclusive, relevant and high quality public library service to the East Area. The position is 12 hours per week based out of the Carnegie Reading Room.
Position 2: Chinese Language Community Librarian – Strathcona, 8 hours per week
Reporting to the Branch Head, Strathcona Library, the incumbent participates in children’s programming activities within the East Area, acts as a resource to Strathcona library staff in their community engagement activities, provides reference and reader’s advisory and referral services, and performs other related duties. The Strathcona Community Librarian will be part of a team dedicated to providing inclusive, relevant and high quality public library service to the East Area. The position is 8 hours a week based out of the Strathcona branch library.
Qualifications for these positions include an MLS/MLIS degree from an accredited Library School and fluency in English and Cantonese. Mandarin language skills would also be an asset. The successful candidate will have a strong public service orientation and an understanding of the importance of community engagement activities to develop inclusive library service.
Interested applicants may apply for both positions, for only the Carnegie Reading Room hours, or only the Strathcona branch library hours.
