Interim Library Technician

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking an Interim Library Technician to support library operations. The role involves providing frontline services, managing circulation tasks, and assisting with various library projects. Ideal candidates will have a Library Technician diploma and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Library Technician diploma or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a public services environment.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline support and circulation services at the Checkout Counter.
• Manage financial services, inter-campus requests, and orientations.
• Assist with social media initiatives and open education projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Tact and Discretion

Computer Literacy

Education

Library Technician diploma

Tools

Automated circulation system

Word processing software

Job description

We are currently seeking an Interim Library Technician to join our Library team.

Job Overview

To provide frontline support and circulation services at the Checkout Counter, along with a range of functional duties such as financial services, inter-campus requests, orientations, reserves, serials, interlibrary loan, bookings, open education projects, and social media initiatives.

Education and Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience using an automated circulation system.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion with diverse individuals and situations, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English communication.
• Keyboarding skills, understanding of computer concepts and terminology, and experience with word processing software and file management systems.
• Knowledge of library classification systems.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, meet deadlines, solve problems, and perform well under pressure.
• Previous experience in a public services environment.

Physical Abilities

• Move materials on carts.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Use step stools, and bend and reach when shelving.
• Lift moderate to heavy weights (e.g., 30 to 50 pounds).
• Accurately create and edit online records.

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Work Schedule

Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 2:30 pm (includes two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute unpaid meal break).

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given priority consideration. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59 pm on the internal closing date. Applications received after this deadline will be considered external applications.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments follow the provisions of the Collective Agreement.