Library Technician, Academic Support Cataloguing

3 months ago

Toronto, Canada George Brown College Full time

**CLOSING**:Open until filled

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**Land**_ _**Acknowledgement**
- George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other._

**Equity Statement**_ _**

**GBC Vision**
- To be _a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership._ _

**Position Summary**:
Under the administrative direction of the Snr. Manager Library Services and the professional guidance of the Librarians, Library Co-ordinator Collections and Technical Services, and Co-ordinators, the incumbent performs a variety of academic support and technical service functions associated with the operation of the Library Learning Commons.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Provides reference information and research assistance to clients that require assistance.
- Demonstrates the formulation of a search in multiple sources and a variety of media.
- Using specific platforms for video or online chat, provides online reference service to support queries from students across 13 colleges.
- Participates in the Reference Cluster Team at a designated campus. And provides orientation to new students.
- Performs derivative and original cataloguing for all formats adhering to professional bibliographic standards (AACRII, MARC and LCSH).
- Assists with revising/testing bibliographic data using the library LSP.
- Maintains the Reserve collection using the Leganto platform and working collaboratively with the librarian to update collection.
- Conducts assessments related to the LEAP project.
- Supports acquisitions processes.
- Provides support to Librarians during library instruction sessions.
- Develops and maintains research guides.
- Supports the Accessible Content ePortal Service.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Educational and Experience Requirements**:

- Two-year diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution in Library and Information Technician.
- Three (3) years’ experience in an academic library environment.

**Skills and Attributes:
- Knowledge of library databases and collections in program areas offered at the College.
- Advanced knowledge of the latest cataloguing and classification protocols and uploading MARC records.
- Advanced knowledge of acquisitions procedures from choosing suppliers, placing, and tracking orders to troubleshooting issues relevant to all types of formats.
- Basic accounting record keeping and calculations.
- Knowledge of library platforms such as the LSP (e.g. ALMA/Primo; Leganto; Rialto, Discovery platforms; Link Resolvers; SpringShare Research guides and LibAnswers; Chat services and tools to enhance the search process, LEAP).
- Knowledge of universal design principles and protocols for accessibility.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and a solid customer/public service focus.
- Attention to detail and good organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work effectively in teams.
- Ability to lift between 20 kg and 44 lbs (i.e., boxes, books, equipment, supplies, etc.).
- Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills at a professional level.
- Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

**Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.**

**Notes**:

- The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

**About Us**:
George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.

**Why work here?**

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

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