COMPETITION NUMBER: REQ 6887

TITLE: Library Technician, Academic Support Cataloguing & Acquisitions
DIVISION: Library, Learning & Assessment Centres
SALARY: Payband H, starting rate $36.29 per hour
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the administrative direction of the Snr. Manager Library Services and the professional guidance of the Librarians, Library Co-ordinator Collections and Technical Services, and Co-ordinators, the incumbent performs a variety of academic support and technical service functions associated with the operation of the Library Learning Commons.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Two-year diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution in Library and Information Technician.
• Three (3) years’ experience in an academic library environment.
• Experience with delivery of reference services in a hybrid environment (online and in-person).
• Experience with development and delivery of library promotion events.Experience with book agencies, vendors, and publishers.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Knowledge of library databases and collections in program areas offered at the College.
• Advanced knowledge of the latest cataloguing and classification protocols and uploading MARC records.
• Advanced knowledge of acquisitions procedures from choosing suppliers, placing, and tracking orders to troubleshooting issues relevant to all types of formats.
• Basic accounting record keeping and calculations.
• Knowledge of library platforms such as the LSP (e.g. ALMA/Primo; Leganto; Rialto, Discovery platforms; Link Resolvers; SpringShare Research guides and LibAnswers; Chat services and tools to enhance the search process, LEAP).
• Intermediate knowledge of office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of universal design principles and protocols for accessibility.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a solid customer/public service focus.
• Attention to detail and good organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work effectively in teams.
• Ability to lift between 20 kg and 44 lbs (i.e., boxes, books, equipment, supplies, etc.).
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills at a professional level.
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

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• Provides reference information and research assistance to clients that require assistance.
• Guides library users in locating resources by formulating and demonstrating search strategies in multiple databases, catalogues, and media formats.
• Using specific platforms for video or online chat and provides online reference service to support queries from students across 13 colleges.
• Participates as a member of the Reference Cluster Team to deliver reference services and programming at an assigned campus, and supports student success by providing orientations to new students.
• Performs derivative and original cataloguing for all formats adhering to professional bibliographic standards (AACRII, MARC and LCSH).
• Assists with revising/testing bibliographic data using the library LSP, Ex Libris Alma/Primo.
• Maintains the Reserve collection using the Ex Libris Leganto platform and working collaboratively with the librarian to update collection.
• Conducts assessments related to the LEAP (Library Eresources Accessibility Portal) project.
• Supports acquisitions processes.
• Provides support to Librarians during library instruction sessions.
• Develops and maintains research guides.
• Supports the Accessible Content ePortal Service.
• Other duties as assigned.