Library Accessibility Assistant

Permanent Full-time

35 hours per week; Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Okanagan Regional Library

Downtown Kelowna Branch

Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is looking for our next Library Accessibility Assistant! We invite you to bring your expertise and commitment to service excellence to a role where you can make a real difference.

About Okanagan Regional Library

Located in beautiful British Columbia, ORL stretches from the Rocky Mountains through the wine and fruit producing lands of the Okanagan Valley to the South Okanagan and west through the Similkameen. It is a vibrant library system, with 30 branches, serving 26 diverse communities, over 300 employees, and a service population of over 400,000 people. Kelowna Branch, in the middle of ORL service area, is an exciting downtown library, located in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District and Tech Centre.

The Opportunity

Embark on a fulfilling journey with Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) as a Library Accessibility Assistant, where you will be ORL's resource and support for customers with print disabled status. Under the direction of the Community Engagement Coordinator, this dynamic role is based in our Downtown Kelowna branch. Your primary role is selection service - where you will create personalized profiles and curate content for print disabled customers borrow. You will also engage in programming and outreach, extending the print disabled services to other ORL branches and community organizations in ORL's service area.

As a member of ORL's Accessibility & Inclusion Advisory Committee, you'll play a key role in activating ORL's Accessibility Plan, working towards an inclusive environment for all.

Ideal candidates will possess a Library Technician diploma or 2 years of academic post-secondary education in liberal arts with an emphasis on critical thinking and communication, backed by at least two years of public facing experience in a public library. With a suite of skills ranging from excellent communication and organizational abilities to proficiency in e-Readers, Microsoft Office, and mobile technology, you'll be well-equipped to handle the diverse needs of these customers. A valid driver's license, physical capability to manage library materials, and a continuous thirst for learning are also essential. Join us in shaping a more accessible and inclusive future at ORL.

If you meet these requirements and are interested in this opportunity, we would like to hear from you! Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills can be applied to a library setting.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Public Services Librarian

Auxiliary On-Call (no guaranteed hours)

Okanagan Regional Library

Vernon and Kelowna

$39.45 – $42.85 per hour

The ORL is growing with the opportunity to add Auxiliary Public Services Librarians to our organization!

We invite you to bring your expertise and commitment to service excellence to a role where you can make a real difference.

About the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)

Located in beautiful British Columbia, the ORL stretches from Golden in the Rocky Mountains through the wine and fruit producing lands of the Okanagan Valley to the semi-desert Osoyoos at the US border.  It is a vibrant library system, with 30 branches, serving 26 diverse communities, over 300 employees and a service population of over 400,000 people.

The Opportunity

Under the direction of the Branch Head Librarian, the incumbent is responsible for the planning, organizing, delivery and evaluation of in branch services and programs. Public Services Librarians will be asked to participate on various committees to support system-wide library services, resources, and programs. This position may also be called on to support ORL with research required in support of strategic initiatives.

The Public Services Librarian liaises with community members, schools, service agencies and cultural organizations to determine community needs and promote library services and programs.

As an Auxiliary On-Call employee, the expectation is to provide coverage for the vacation and sick time of Permanent Employees. Auxiliary staff must be available for ‘Peak Times’ such as weekends, evenings, and days before and after holidays.

Accountabilities

1. Programming and Library Services
2. Community Engagement
3. Reference and Research
4. Staff Oversite
5. Committee
6. Collection Maintenance
7. Administration
8. Other duties as required similar or lesser scope.

Education Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited library school.
  

Other Requirements

• Understands and appreciates of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service.
• Knowledge of library collections, resources and programming methods.
• Confident leading public programming for a diverse customer base. Demonstrates enthusiasm, flexibility, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Considerable knowledge of reference resources and interviewing techniques. Awareness of intellectual freedom issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective project and time management skills.
• Capacity for problem solving including the ability to readily adapt to shifting priorities and new service directions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with others within and outside the library system.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with basic knowledge of public relations techniques.
• Ability to supervise and train staff effectively.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s License
• Must have own vehicle.

If you meet these requirements and are interested in this opportunity, we would like to hear from you! Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences align with our needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.