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Hi everyone,
Out On The Shelf is currently looking for more volunteers.
In particular, we are also looking for a new volunteer Librarian (our
current librarian will be going to library school in the Fall. If you,
or anyone you know, is interested please contact Michele at:
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For more information, see the volunteer Librarian job description (below
and attached).
You don't have to be a librarian - you just have to have a keen interest
in queer resources (books, movies, magazines) and a keen interest in
library work. And you don't have to be queer (gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgendered) - you just have to have an interest in resources and
services for the queer communities in the Guelph area.
Note: If you're interested in becoming a volunteer librarian, but the
application process scares you, call me at Out On The Shelf and we can
arrange a time to do the application verbally: 519-515-0691.
Thank you,
Michele Collins
Out On The Shelf Librarian
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www.outontheshelf.ca
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Volunteer Position: Volunteer Librarian
Position Start Date: July 23, 2007
Volunteer Librarian
Out On The Shelf (OOTS), Guelph's queer library and resource centre,
seeks a motivated, self-directed, and service-oriented librarian to
serve as the volunteer librarian.
Out On The Shelf is a non-profit library and resource centre for the
LGBTTTSIQQ* communities and allies that houses a large and diverse
library of resources that are of special interest to the queer
community. Currently OOTS carries over 1500 resources including fiction
and non-fiction for children, young adults, and adults, magazines,
journals, newspapers, zines (self-published magazines), videos and DVDs.
By making queer-specific resources accessible to the local queer
community, and the Guelph community at large, OOTS provides crucial
information that helps patrons establish and maintain pride.
More than a library, Out On The Shelf is also a resource centre. OOTS
provides public access to a diverse range of programming, such as our
monthly movie and games nights, and services, such as well as the Guelph
Queer Resource Guide, a community events calendar, and a bi-monthly
electronic newsletter.
The centre is staffed regularly so that the community can come and
access resources, find out about the diverse range of local events and
services, and share a queer* friendly space.
The successful candidate will participate in teaching, reference,
collection development and liaison activities in the community. The
librarian will facilitate the Library Committee and will maintain
liaison with the Collective and volunteers. The successful candidate
will participate in the shared decision-making of the Collective as well
as in the Library Committee.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Demonstrated understanding of anti-oppression and its relevance to the
Out On The
Shelf library and its patrons
• Strong public service ethic and background
• Broad knowledge of print materials and digital information sources
relevant to queer
communities
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Evidence of leadership ability, professional initiative, and flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a non-hierarchical setting
• Ability to work with diverse clientele
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse workload
• Working knowledge of, or keen interest in, library processes
This volunteer position requires a one year commitment.
Out On The Shelf's resources include gender equity, race and ethnic
relations, sexual harassment, human rights, and wellness. Out On The
Shelf encourages attitudes of respect and non-discrimination toward
persons of all ethnic and religious groups, regardless of gender or
sexual orientation.
As we are trying to fill this position as soon as possible, volunteer
applications are due by July 19th, 2007. Applications, including a
covering letter relating qualifications and requirements of the
position, and a current resume with the names and phone numbers of three
referees, should be sent to:
Library Committee
Out On The Shelf
141 Woolwich St., Suite 106
Guelph, Ontario
N1H 8M5
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www.outontheshelf.ca
Applications should be sent by mail or email. Local residents may also
drop off their application in person during our office hours (please see
our website for our hours).
Posting End Date: July 19, 2007
* Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transexual, Two-Spirited,
Intersex, Queer and Questioning Communities
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