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Description

Employees in this class are supervised by the YPL chief librarian.  S/he relates laterally to all other staff at Yorkton Public Library and communicates with other library staff in the province.  Employees in this class are given detailed instruction and training; then work with considerable independence.  S/he provides direct service to the public at the reference desk.  S/he is responsible for assisting library patrons in locating information.  S/he performs varied and detailed work of a responsible nature requiring careful application and interpretation of library procedures.  S/he interprets and applies Regional and SILS policies and procedures.  S/he is required to exercise initiative in determining the sequence in which tasks are to be performed and the work methods employed.  S/he oversees staff and manages the library in the chief librarians absence.
Requirements
    Library technician diploma / certificate or a degree from a recognized university in an appropriate field
    Excellent research skills
    Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills
    Computer literate, including effective working skills such as MS Word, Excel and e-mail
    Able to use internet effectively
    Proven data entry skills
    Professional appearance and deportment
    Ability to use office equipment such as photocopier, printer
    Able to lift a box of books
    Working knowledge of library filing and shelving rules
    Ability to make presentations
    Current awareness and knowledge of cultural and social trends.  
    Acceptable criminal record check
- Manage the library operations in the absence of the Chief Librarian
- Supervise pages
-Under the direction of the chief librarian, assist with scheduling and instruction of staff
- In the absence of the chief librarian, oversees staff and volunteers
- In the absence of the chief librarian schedule staff
- Collection development experience required
- Reference experience required
- Management or supervisory experience required