Position: Interlibrary Loans Assistant
Department: Vaughan Memorial Library
Position Type: SEIU Library Support 2, Full-time, 9-month limited term contract
Date Posted: June 19, 2024
Application Deadline: June 26, 2024 at 11:59pm
Competition #: 24-23-AU
Salary: $38,797 per annum (SEIU Library Support 2). Salary increases to $43,242 following successful completion of 6-month probation period.

• We are seeking a candidate who possesses a Library Technician Diploma; a combination of other related training and work experience may also be considered.

• Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work within a collaborative environment.

• Proven experience delivering a high level of client service.

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with library-specific software is an asset.

For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Keilani Tupper at keilani.tupper@acadiau.ca

Acadia seeks an Interlibrary Loans Assistant in the Vaughan Memorial Library to fill a 9-month limited term contract. The Interlibrary Loans (ILL) Assistant facilitates the borrowing and lending of material between the Vaughan Memorial Library and other University and public libraries. The ILL Assistant will use citations and submitted requests to fill orders and manage the delivery between the lending institutions and patrons, and deal with any issues that may arise.

This role entails performing various project-based tasks, potentially involving collaboration with other library units. This encompasses both short-term and long-term projects essential for enhancing the library's operational efficiency and service quality.

TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references. Internal candidates (members of SEIU Local 2) must apply by June 26, 2024. Applications from external candidates are also encouraged; however, consideration is dependent upon the result of internal competition. To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and references. Internal candidates (members of SEIU Local 2) should also upload a job posting application form.

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.

The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact keilani.tupper@acadiau.ca