Job Description

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Reporting to the Manager or Senior Manager, the Research Librarians are responsible for providing timely, reliable and authoritative reference services on a wide range of topics in person, over the phone and by email. Research Librarians work with multi-disciplinary teams to respond to reference requests from parliamentarians, including members of the House of Commons, senators, parliamentary associations or delegations, and other parliamentary clients. Librarians have the opportunity to work on various client-focused initiatives as well as substantive research inquiries covering a wide variety of subjects. The work librarians do, whether in person, over the telephone or online, helps parliamentarians to develop legislation that will shape Canada’s future and to serve their constituents.

The incumbent performs the following duties:

• Provides high-quality, timely, accurate, non-partisan and confidential information in both official languages in response to requests from parliamentary clients.
• Provides in-person services at Library service points.
• Provides orientation and instruction to clients in the use of Library collections, tools, products and services, and promotes Library products and services through meetings, guided tours for visitors and dignitaries, presentations, information sessions, and marketing activities.
• Develops and maintains expertise in parliamentary and current affairs, including parliamentary procedure and administration, internal and external print and electronic collections, core online systems, and the Library’s products and services. Develops and maintains professional expertise in library and information studies.

Education :

• A master’s degree in library and information sciences or information studies from a recognized university ALA accredited program. Applicants who anticipate graduating in the winter or summer semesters of 2025 may be considered.

Experience :

• Experience conducting in depth searches using print and online sources
• Experience in providing written responses to requests for information
• Experience in client-facing positions

Knowledge :

• Knowledge of reference resources, online search tools, and search techniques

Competencies :

• Adaptability
• Client Focus
• Embracing Diversity
• Exemplifying Integrity
• Organizational Awareness
• Data / Information Retrieval and Analysis
• Quality Focus
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Analytical Thinking

Asset Criteria :

• Experience in legislative, government or special libraries.
• Knowledge of online search tools and reference sources relevant to Canadian politics and current affairs
• Knowledge of Canada’s system of government, parliamentary institutions and government departments

Operational Requirements :

• Librarians may be required to work an evening duty shift every 4-5 weeks (during sitting weeks). These hours would be from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Conditions of Employment :

• A second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing – imperative) : CBC / CBC
• A successful pre-employment security screening.

The Library of Parliament welcomes all candidates to apply and encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons and persons with disabilities for this position.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free staffing process. If you have an accommodation request or require material in an accessible format, please contact us at LOPCareers-CarrieresBDP@parl.gc.ca.

Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates will be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

This selection process may include a second-language evaluation, a written exam, and an interview. The interview will consist of behavioural, situational and knowledge-based questions. Candidates will be required to pass each stage in order to move to the next stage of the selection process.

Please include a cover letter with your application describing how you meet the education and experience requirements of the position. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.

Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate or indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge and/or competencies.

Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment.

Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.

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