Library Technician 2, Resource Support

Capilano University

North Vancouver

On-site

CAD 41,000 - 46,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Capilano University’s North Vancouver Library is seeking a Library Technician 2 to ensure access to library resources and support scholarly activities. You will manage catalogue records, assist faculty and students, and contribute to data-driven decisions about collections and budgets.

As part of the Library - Support team, you will handle electronic and print resources, participate in public service, and assist with media requests.

Qualifications

Two-year Library Technology diploma is required or equivalent.
Two years of library technical services experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of MARC and cataloguing standards is essential.
Experience with databases, reporting, and budget tracking is expected.
Ability to communicate clearly and work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain catalogue records and support catalogue workflows.
Develop procedures and document processes for library systems.
Assist with acquisitions, access to eResources, and licensing issues.
Generate library statistics and data visualizations for reports.
Provide public service at the Library Services desk and support media requests.

Skills

Cataloguing standards

MARC coding

Library databases

Report development

Data analysis

Budget knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Library Technology diploma

Library technical services experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Data analysis

Database applications

Job description

Capilano University respectfully acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded territories of thesəlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh),Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəỷəm (Musqueam) Nations.

At CapU we are committed to supporting a campus community that is both diverse and inclusive. We believe that diversity within our workforce is essential in creating both an exceptional student, and employee experience. As part of this ongoing commitment, we strive to ensure that our recruitment campaigns are proudly reflective of the community we serve. We actively seek applications from Indigenous peoples, the 2SLGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities as well as members of groups that experience discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, place of origin, ancestry, and religion as we acknowledge the value each individual brings to the CapU community through their lived experiences.

To help us focus our efforts, we ask all applicants, should they wish, to complete a short anonymous questionnaire. The questionnaire results are not connected to you or your application, and do not form part of the selection process. Simply, the goal of collecting this anonymous data is to better understand our organizational reach, while continuously aiming to improve the diversity of our applicant pool

Please note that all job postings close automatically at 12:00 AM PCT on the posted closing date. To ensure your application is successfully received, we strongly encourage you to submit your application at least one day prior to the posted end date.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Should you require accommodations during the hiring process please reach out to hr@capilanou.ca

Competition Number:

JR100220

Position Title:

Library Technician 2, Resource Support

Employment Group:

Support Staff

Position Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term) Full time

Position Start Date:

December 3, 2026

Position End Date:

August 31, 2027

Department:

Library - Support

Location:

North Vancouver

Salary Range:

29.77 CAD hourly based on 35 hours per week (with increments up to 33.46 CAD)

Job Description Summary:

An incumbent in this job is primarily responsible for ensuring library resources are available to support student learning. They work with the library catalogue, the discovery layer, and vendor platforms to maintain electronic collections and communicate with library staff and Faculty Librarians regarding access issues. They support organizational information needs and research activities by running reports, collating, and synthesizing data, creating visualizations, and reporting results related to collections, budget, cataloguing, and other activities. An incumbent supports the work of Faculty Librarians to manage electronic and print resources, upload information to web pages, obtain Copyright permissions, and manage & communicate permitted uses of resources. They participate in public service duties at the Library Services desk. Additionally, they provide backup and support for managing the media collection including responding to faculty requests for media to support instruction. The incumbent receives direction from the Technical Services Supervisor, receives guidance and training from the Library Systems Analyst and the Library Services Supervisor, and reports to the University Librarian.

Job Description:

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Creates, modifies, and deletes catalogue records and provides support in catalogue workflows.
In consultation with Faculty Librarians, the Library Systems Analyst, and the Technical Services Supervisor, revises and develops procedures, and maintains well-organized documentation.
Supports projects. including contributions to project planning, execution, and reporting.
Works with a variety of vendors and internal platforms. Completes tasks like extracting data, entering, and updating information.
Works with the Acquisitions team to ensure access to new eResources and manages access to existing resources.
Participates in relevant library consortia meetings and communications.
Performs spreadsheet analysis and compiles, collates, and presents library statistics as directed.
Performs ad hoc data maintenance and enhancement activities, tests new and revised procedures, and tests vendor platform and library systems update as requested.
May be required to take training and act in the capacity of a floor warden as part of the University’s Emergency Preparedness Plan (Fire, W.H.M.I.S, and Earthquake).
Performs duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of cataloguing standards and MARC coding.
Thorough knowledge of databases such as integrated library systems, including report development.
Considerable knowledge of various library resource formats.
Considerable knowledge of relevant software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, data analysis, and database applications, and the ability and desire to upgrade as required.
Considerable knowledge of budgets, financial systems, and arithmetic.
Considerable knowledge of relevant Canadian copyright standards and frameworks and the ability to keep current as required.
Ability to interpret automated catalogue records.
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.
Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with vendors, other relevant personnel in Libraries of other BC post-secondary institutions, library employees and library users, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to collect and collate data from multiple sources.
Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to incorporate new and constantly changing technologies into the area workflow.
Ability to recommend, interpret and apply library department policies.
Ability to interpret, explain, and implement library rules and procedures.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to learn assigned tasks readily and perform them in accordance with established methods and procedures.
Data literacy (specifically in areas of data awareness, discovery, and cleaning)
Time management and organization
Strong communication skills including business English and technical writing
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds, and disabilities of post-secondary students and staff as demonstrated by skills and abilities in cultural responsiveness and cultural humility.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a two-year Library Technology diploma comparable to the programs offered at Langara College or University of the Fraser Valley.
Two years of library technical services, cataloguing, ILL, or other related experience.

REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS