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Community Librarian, Central (permanent, full-time)

Regina, SK
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

Libraries build community.

At RPL, we’re on a mission to provide Regina residents with opportunities to discover, learn and connect in an inclusive, customer-centred, and safe environment — and we could use your help.

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to an assigned Branch Manager, the Community Librarian provides service to the public, meeting established Library strategic objectives and service standards. The Community Librarian is part of a team that includes branch staff and the Community Engagement and Programming Unit (CEP), dedicated to providing inclusive, relevant, high quality customer-focused service in the assigned communities. The Community Librarian supervises the assigned programming staff and participates in the implementation of new services or service changes within the library through project and team assignments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Provide leadership and direct supervision to branch programmers in developing and delivering library programs and services delivered in and through the assigned branches, including programming delivered in the community.

  2. Supervises the staff of the Digital Media Studio and RPL's Film Theatre in the successful fulfilment of their accountabilities for staff training and higher level public support for branch technology services.

  3. Develop or enhance the Library’s visibility and reputation within the assigned community. With direction from the Branch Manager and in consultation with CEP, initiate and develop collaborative relationships with outside organizations and community partners to cultivate an understanding of and appropriate library response to community needs.

  4. Recommend, implement, evaluate and support effective and efficient community-focused services (e.g. collections, programming, and customer service) at the local level, using the principles of evidence-based practice and assessment.

  5. Work with Assessment Librarian to ensure that evidence-based assessment is used in the design, implementation, and evaluation of all new services and significant service changes.

  6. Undertake ongoing professional development activities leading to a broad and in-depth knowledge of current library and community engagement practices, trends and standards.

  7. Initiate proposals and recommendations regarding the adoption of new practices, standards and service innovation at Regina Public Library in all areas of emerging and improved services.

  8. Maintain awareness of emerging trends in social media, e-library services, and e-collections.

  9. Perform related work, including participation on teams as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. An ALA accredited Master of Library and Information Studies degree.

  2. Ability to supervise staff to successful mandate delivery.

  3. Demonstrated commitment to deliver consistent, high quality customer service.

  4. Demonstrated strong organizational skills including the ability to effectively and efficiently manage work, scheduling, and priorities to support customer-focused services.

  5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, staff, external agencies, and to work as a member of a team.

  6. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, and delivering presentations.

  7. Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility, and perform duties requiring independent judgment, initiative, and discretion.

  8. Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving ability, including the ability to evaluate, assess and problem-solve using logical, fact-based reasoning.

  9. Demonstrated knowledge of current technology, trends and issues related to customer and community service such as might be gained through experience, education, or professional activities.

**Schedule Information:**This position includes evening and weekend shifts as part of the schedule and is subject to change based on operational need; any changes would be made in compliance with collective agreement scheduling articles.

**Closing date:**March 23, 2026

Competition #14/26 - position #21276

Regina Public Library is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the community that we serve. The Library welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.

About Regina Public Library

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We are a dynamic hub of literacy, learning, curiosity and new ideas, integral to the social and economic vibrancy of Regina. We inspire individuality, connection and diversity.

Mission The Regina Public Library is a board governed, integrated cultural organization that exists to provide opportunities for discovery and learning in an inclusive, customer-centred, and safe environment.

Specifically, the RPL offers:

Free and open access to resources Community space where people and ideas meet Programs and services that support reading, curiosity and discovery Community opportunities that complement and strengthen the public library offering Values Inspiration - We cultivate and support the joy of reading, lifelong learning and growth.

Inclusion - We support physical, intellectual and cultural access for all in a welcoming environment.

Service - We seek to understand, anticipate and serve the needs of our customers.

Leadership - We are committed to the future of Regina and strengthening our diverse community.

Intellectual Freedom - We support intellectual freedom and endorse the Canadian Library Association Statement on Intellectual Freedom.

Accountability and Sustainability - We are accountable to the Regina community.

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