Library Technician, Reference & Circulation

at  Niagara College Canada

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.
Applications are invited for the position of Library Technician – Reference & Circulation located at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus Library & Learning Commons. The starting hourly rate is $28.78/hour (Pay Band E-$28.78/hour to $33.37) for a 35-hour workweek. Additional hours may be required as necessary. This is an Appendix D, temporary position as per Article 17.3.1 of the Support Staff Collective Agreement and is set to commence in October 2024 and will conclude in December 2024. It may be subject to an extension by mutual agreement of the parties.
Reporting to the Director, Library and Learning Commons (LLC), the Library Technician- Reference & Circulation provides reference and circulation services to students, faculty, staff and community members. The incumbent will provide assistance with copyright record keeping, marketing, and event planning and promotion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two-year Library Technician diploma.
• Minimum of two years’ experience providing public services in a busy library environment.
• Reference (online) and research experience using multiple electronic and print resources (academic library experience preferred).
• Aptitude for troubleshooting media equipment or computer software/hardware, an asset.
  The Position Description Form is available for review from Human Resources during the posting period. Please contact humres@niagaracollege.ca to request a copy.
  If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).
  Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.
  While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.
  If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

• Provides in-depth reference services by locating and organizing information to meet specific informational requirements.
• Assists students and faculty to evaluate and maximize academic print, media and online resources.
• Guides students in the process of developing research skills and strategies and evaluation search results.
• Circulates library materials in all formats, print, media and equipment.
• Requires knowledge of circulation policies and item types, automated circulation system functionality, operation of audio-visual equipment.
• Assists Library Technicians responsible for marketing, and event planning and promotions as needed and copyright record keeping to track copyright permissions.
• Enters data, helps with signage & materials preparation, social media, support at events, etc.
• Provides support in other Library and Learning Commons functional areas as required.