Associate Library Technician

White Spot; Canada; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in Canada is seeking an Associate Library Technician to manage circulation services and support in various campus libraries. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized Library Technician diploma and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a busy public services environment. This role requires adaptability to various schedules and a keen understanding of library operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Library Technician diploma or equivalent education.
• Previous experience in public services environment.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide circulation services and front-line support.
• Perform general circulation duties at multiple campus libraries.
• Work daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Tact and Discretion

Education

Two-year Library Technician diploma

Tools

Integrated library system

Word processing software

File management systems

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW: Associate Library Technician

To provide circulation services and a broad spectrum of front-line support.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a two-year Library Technician diploma from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution or combination of equivalent education, training and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using an integrated library system.
• Ability to use tact and discretion with a variety of people and situations and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated keyboarding skills, understanding of computer concepts and terminology, and experience with word processing software and file management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of library classification systems.
• Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision to establish priorities, achieve deadlines, problem solve and function well under pressure.
• Previous experience working in a public services environment.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and move materials on carts.

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Commencing immediately Kwantlen Polytechnic University Library is looking for an On-call Library Assistant to perform general circulation duties at the Cloverdale, Richmond, Surrey and Langley Campus Libraries. Ability to work daytime, evening and weekend shifts is required.

*Salary Information

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.