Part-Time Librarian

Part-time Librarian (7 hours/week)
Position is based in Vancouver

The BC Society of Transition Houses’ office is located on unceded Coast Salish territory, shared by the Skwxwú 7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Overview of the BC Society of Transition Houses

The BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH) is a non-profit umbrella organization that provides support to Transition, Second and Third Stage Houses, Safe Homes, Long- Term housing, PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment) and Violence is Preventable (VIP) programs and associated organizations supporting the needs of women, self-identified women, youth and children who experience violence or are at risk of violence. BCSTH works from an intersectional feminist framework incorporating a critical lens to the systems of power. BCSTH is a member-based organization, and we exist in order to train and support the vital front line services that our members provide and to advocate and ensure that their experience and expertise informs the government and the public. BCSTH began with 6 members in 1978, and today supports over 130 members that offer over 200 programs. Our goal is to support our members and amplify their voices and work collaboratively to end violence against all women, children and youth.

Overview of BCSTH Librarian

Part-time Librarian (7 hours/week)
Position is based in Vancouver

BCSTH is currently seeking a part-time Librarian for a one year term with possibility of renewal.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the librarian will develop a relevant resource collection on topics relating to violence against women, children and youth, and make it available to members.

The focus of this position is on promoting and circulating books and audio-visual material. The ideal candidate will be passionate about issues related to violence against women, children and youth, have experience working for a small non-profit organization, and enjoy serving remote library users. A self-starter, you will work independently, balancing the need to provide services to members with the many demands of running a small, one-person library in one day/week.

Your excellent communication skills will enable you to liaise with the membership as well as with BCSTH staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the library’s collection of books, audio-visual material and online resources.

Manage the library’s budget for acquisitions.
• Catalogue resources in the integrated library database, Destiny, using descriptive cataloguing, MARC coding and Library of Congress classification.
• Provide circulation services to members across BC via the Canada Post library materials rate program.
• Promote new resources to membership by creating new resources lists, and contributing library entries to the weekly newsletter, and participating in listserv discussions when appropriate.
• Respond to reference questions from members and BCSTH staff.
• Manage the Destiny integrated library system.
• Maintain library policy and procedure manuals.
• Collect statistics, report on library use and advise on library development.
• Prepare book displays, as requested, for training events including the annual training forum.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Library Science, diploma in Library and Information Technology, or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Related library experience, including experience using integrated library catalogues, MARC coding and RDA (Resource Description and Access).
• Background in women’s studies or social sciences preferred. Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, preventing violence against women along with a clear understanding of feminist and anti-oppressive analysis of violence against women is
an asset.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.
• Well organized and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an environment that demands flexibility, resourcefulness, commitment, reliability and a sense of humour.
• A positive, enthusiastic and professional approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Qualified candidate is required to undergo a criminal record check.
• Rate of pay: $31.00 – $33.00/hour.

As an employer, BC Society of Transition Houses is dedicated to building an organization that reflects the diversity of our membership and the communities we serve. This includes diversity in languages spoken, culture, race, sexual orientation and gender identity. We
especially welcome applications from Indigenous persons, people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage with diverse communities.

How to apply:

For more information about the BC Society of Transition Houses, visit our website:  http://www.bcsth.ca/ . Please email your cover letter and resume to Amy S. FitzGerald, Executive Director, amy@bcsth.ca, before 5pm on Thursday, July 31, 2025. In your cover letter please include the title and author of the last book you read and many thanks for that information.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for interviews