Library Technician

**Req ID: 183094**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location: Central Zone, Hugh Bell Service Centre - Nova Scotia Hospital**
**Department: Library Services, Interprofessional Practice & Learning**
**Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)**
**Status: NSGEU** **Admin Professionals Position**
**Posting Closing Date: 5-Jul-24**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team facilitates and advances person-centered care through evidence-based professional practice and learning strategies and programs that are designed provincially and implemented locally to enhance collaborative learning and practice. The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team takes a leadership role in creating a culture of collaboration with a focus on team-based care, evidence-informed practice, and learning and professional development to improve health outcomes for patients, families and communities. Through strong partnerships with the academic sector, regulators, and government, the Interprofessional Practice and Learning team has an integral role in influencing and operationalizing health system priorities.

**About the Opportunity**:
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Provincial Health Library Services, the Library Technician will support various aspects of the library’s overall operational needs:

- Access Services
- Training & Education
- Copyright & Permissions
- Web Presence & Engagement
- Patient Education Materials
- Content Management
- Literature Search

**Major Responsibilities**:
Supporting outcomes for multiple operational needs such as:

- Subject Guides
- Patient Education Publication
- Educational/Training Content
- Internal/External Communications
- Content Management in HTML Environment, Shore Point, etc.

Drawing upon skills such as:

- HTML Coding skills
- Database Management skills
- Graphic Design skills
- Business Communication skills
- Assisting on site & Virtual patrons with technical troubleshooting
- Professional & Respectful conduct in a business environment

**About You**:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Successful completion of a recognized Library and Information Technician Program required
- Undergraduate degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years library experience or equivalent required
- Recent Health Science Library experience preferred
- Completion of a medical terminology course an asset
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Products, HTML coding, database management, CANVA, and e-learning authoring software preferred
- Working knowledge of intellectual property legislation and regulations, including copyright, database licensing
- Demonstrated ability to work independently following written or verbal instructions and guidelines with minimum supervision, recognizing when it is appropriate to ask questions and refer issues.
- Ability to develop working relationships with counterparts within the organization
- Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with a customer service focus
- Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that nurture equity, diversity and inclusivity with a focus on intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege.
- Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
- Willingness to travel within the province for assigned duties
- Possesses a valid Driver's License

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

**Hours**:
Permanent Full-Time; 75 hours bi-weekly

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$23.19 - $26.24 hourly
$42,212 - $47,763 annually

**Once You've Applied**

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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