Library Coordinator - Bezanson (18-month Contract)

Company Description\n\n

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.\n\n

Job Description\n\n

Library services are managed by the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Library Board, with administrative and human resources support from the County of Grande Prairie.

The Bezanson Library Coordinator is responsible for providing inclusive, innovative library services for the County of Grande Prairie through management of the Bezanson Pop-up Library. This is an 18-month contract position, funded in part by the Community Initiatives Program grant from the Government of Alberta.

Job Duties and Tasks:

Develop and maintain community relationships in the Bezanson area.

Liaise with community partners.

Attend community meetings and events.

Support community programs by providing access to library resources.

Manage the planning, administrative, and budgetary functions of the library.

Implement library services that meet the needs of the community, in line with the Plan of Service.

Follow library board policies and procedures.

Manage the budget for the library.

Order supplies and maintain records for payment of invoices.

Analyze and evaluate library and information services, technology and media service requirements.

Prepare reports for the Library Board and community.

Manage the library’s rotating collection of resources.