The Mennonite Brethren in Christ Resource Centre

invites applications for the position of

Manager/Librarian

This position requires a person with a commitment to Christian faith, active church membership and non-violent peacemaking.

Responsibilities include: Previewing, purchasing, cataloguing and promoting print and audio-visual resources and managing the day to day operations of a library resource centre serving the Mennonite, Mennonite Brethren, Brethren in Christ congregations and Mennonite Central Committee constituency.

Qualifications include: General BA, with an MA in library science preferred. Computer and basic library cataloguing skills and an ability to work independently required. Previous experience in a library or resource centre setting would be an asset.

This position is 20 hours a week. Salary and benefits are consistent with Mennonite Central Committee guidelines and begins February, 2009. Application deadline: January 16, 2009.

A complete job description is available here. To apply, send cover letter and resume to: Roger Massie, 2273 Munn’s Avenue, or mjoanne@cogeco.ca.

Beginning January 1, 2009, the Resource Centre will be operating on a reduced service level while a new manager is being hired.  Email and phone messages will still be monitored and replied to. You can still arrange to book items in advance.  Items can still be checked out and returned.  However, there will be no direct access to our collection, and no face-to-face personal service.
 
During this time, you can reach us through the contact information listed at the bottom of this page.  We apologize for the delay, and look forward to returning to full personal service soon!

We are the audiovisual library of:      

       Mennonite Central Committee Ontario
       Canadian Conference Brethren in Christ Church
       Mennonite Church Eastern Canada
       Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

Our mission is to educate and nurture churches, schools, families and individuals by providing quality resources that demonstrate God's love and promote peace.

This website contains our entire library catalogue. Use the sidebar at left to browse and reserve materials, and find our more about us.   

We offer printable short lists of our newest and most popular resources, by age category or hot topic. Click here to choose the lists most helpful to you.

Manager/Librarian:                                                                             Laureen Harder-Gissing
Hours: 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:  9:00am - 3:00pm ET
Contact:  

librarian@mbicresources.org 

50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2G 3R1
519-745-8458 x225     
1-800-313-6226 x225


How are we doing? Email comments or questions about our service to:

comments@mbicresources.org.

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