Campus Library Technician & Learning Commons Support

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC; Sydney; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) is hiring for two learning commons roles on the Sydney Waterfront Campus in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The positions are Campus Library Technician (TS8) and Learning Commons Assistant (TS8), continuing full-time appointments.

Responsibilities include delivering Library and Learning Commons services, providing tech support for Brightspace, Office 365, Pressbooks, and printers; collaborating on college-wide initiatives; and supporting campus events such as

Qualifications

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a diploma in Library and Information Technology.
• You have a minimum of 2 years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience.
• You have experience supporting and providing service to diverse user groups.
• You possess strong demonstrated experience with library applications, including library service platforms (Alma is an asset) and discovery services (Primo VE is an asset), specialized databases; internet resources and LibApps (e.g., LibGuides).
• You have strong demonstrated computer literacy skills, including experience with Office 365 and Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace). Pressbooks experience is considered an asset.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.
• Copyright and open educational resources (OER) experience is considered an asset.
• Experience with assistive technology e.g., alternate format texts (AFTs), text-to-speech software, accessibility features in desktop and web applications and equipment, is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Actively promoting and supporting the delivery of all Libraries and Learning Commons services, programs, initiatives and activities at eCampus.
• Providing on-site and online library support to students, faculty, staff and community members by responding to various levels of research/reference questions.
• Using shared Novanet systems (e.g. Alma) to complete fulfilment activities such as processing library materials and equipment for loan and providing interlibrary loan, document delivery and reserve services.
• Supporting Accessible Format Texts (AFTs) by processing approved requests and supplying students with required materials.
• Supporting collection maintenance by maintaining accurate circulation data, receiving and processing new materials, and assisting with deselection projects.

Skills

Equity, diversity, inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma in Library and Information Technology

Tools

Alma

Primo VE

LibGuides

Office 365

Brightspace

Job description

Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) is hiring for two learning commons roles on the Sydney Waterfront Campus in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The positions are Campus Library Technician (TS8) and Learning Commons Assistant (TS8), continuing full-time appointments.

Responsibilities include delivering Library and Learning Commons services, providing tech support for Brightspace, Office 365, Pressbooks, and printers; collaborating on college-wide initiatives; and supporting campus events such as