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The Community Services Librarian provides support in the form of resources, advice and training to all community Librarians in the Nunavut Public Library Services system to ensure that Nunavut communities are receiving relevant and effective public library services delivered in a consistent and professional manner as described by Nunavut Public Library Services (NPLS) policies and guidelines and national public library standards.

Located in Baker Lake and reporting to Manager, Public Library Services, the Community Services Librarian is the primary contact at NPLS for community librarians across Nunavut requiring professional help with their operations and programs. This position takes the lead in the NPLS on training and program development.

The Community

Services librarian conducts site visits to community libraries to ensure the maintenance of public library standards, to monitor community librarian awareness of library policies and procedures, and to provide on-the-job training for library staff.





The incumbent requires a thorough knowledge of community development practices and standards including Community engagement, Asset mapping and public library services; knowledge of adult learning theories, practices and principles; must have experience in delivering on-the-job training and in preparing and delivering community consultations; seminars or similar instructional modules.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a master’s degree in library and information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA recognized institution and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in front line library service. Three (3) years of related experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural workplace are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

📌 Community Services Librarian (Baker Lake)
🏢 Government of Nunavut
📍 Baker Lake