Law Librarian

Role Responsibilities

Are you a dynamic, innovative person with a passion for the best client experience? If so, Alberta Law Libraries has one (1) permanent, full-time position for Law Librarians, to be located in Calgary.

As a Law Librarian, you would:

• Provide legal and non-legal information and research services using both print and electronic resources, including legislation, case law and secondary legal materials, as well as materials from other disciplines. Take an active role in meeting and exceeding clients’ legal information needs through the investigation and implementation of SDI, current awareness and/or research and training services.
• Provide personal and group training to library users.
• Promote Alberta Law Libraries to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess, create and deliver promotional initiatives targeted to various client groups.
• Assist in planning and policy development.
• Participate in the collection development process by recommending materials to update or withdraw from the collections.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have knowledge of library principles, practices, procedures and trends.
• Possess extensive knowledge of current, comprehensive and useful legal research tools - both electronic and print.
• Demonstrate advanced reference and research skills.
• Have excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and a customer-service orientation.
• Be described as energetic and have the ability to work under pressure.
• Possess strong time management skills.
• Have expertise planning, managing and executing projects.
• Demonstrate a clear ability and strength in working independently.
• Have experience in creating, presenting and evaluating training sessions and materials.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Drive for Results to know what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Creative Problem Solving to be proactive in identifying solutions and focusing on continuous improvement.
• Develop Networks to connect with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders consistently and ensures their needs are represented in decision-making.
• Systems Thinking to recognize the broader impact of your work and to be able to understand broader goals.
• Develop Self and Others have a commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Masters in library and information studies (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution is required or equivalent.

Required:

• Applicants must include a detailed cover letter explaining how their experience aligns with the qualifications; applications submitted without one will not be accepted.
  
  

Assets:

• Experience in a library setting.
• Experience in providing legal reference.
• Experience in providing research support.
• Experience working with diverse audiences.
  
  

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (36.25/week).

Positions currently available: One (1) permanent position.

Location: Calgary Courts Centre, 5th Floor, 601 – 5th Street, S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 5P7.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.