Library Circulation Assistant Ii

3 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full time

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Library- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
- Posting Close Date- 19 September 2024- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1.0- Salary Grade- $4,305.00 - $4,438.00- Additional Posting Information:
- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.- Classification- PB7- Hours of Work- Sunday to Thursday, 3:15pm - 11:15pm- Start Date- 9/29/2024- End Date- 8/14/2025- Employee Group:
- CUPE 951 - Term- # of Hires Needed- 1- Category- Customer Service, Education, Training, and Library- About this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

Access Services within UVic Libraries is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging staff member to contribute to our team. Our large team prioritizes values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization, and center these values in providing customer service to all library users. In addition to providing front-line customer service, this role will assist with Music & Media specific tasks including equipment and score processing, digitization, and media Reserve processing.
- Job SummaryAccess Services and Resource Sharing is part of the University of Victoria Libraries and consists of: Circulation Services, Music & Media, the Technical Support Unit, Stack Maintenance, Distance Learning & Research, and ReQuest for Faculty. The Libraries are made up of approximately 150 employees including Faculty Librarians, professional and CUPE staff, and student assistants. The UVic Libraries support the teaching, research, and learning needs of our campus and the broader communities.

Reporting to an assigned Access Services Supervisor, the Library Circulation Assistant II supports UVic Libraries' values and goals by assisting library users at multiple services points across UVic Libraries, directing workflow, and acting as a resource for staff in coordinating and accomplishing daily operations for Access Services and Resource Sharing. This role acts as a resource for a diverse staff team dedicated to service excellence, and as a main point of contact in assisting all library users with access to materials, resources and services. In addition, the Library Circulation Assistant II provides operational support for library staff and helps problem-solve or trouble-shoot issues before escalating to a supervisor. In completing their duties, the Library Circulation Assistant II works with a variety of specialized equipment, software, databases and citation systems, and performs other duties of similar scope and complexity.

This position requires lifting, bending, reaching, pushing and carrying weights over 10 kgs (22 lbs.). This position may be required to work varied day, evening and weekend shifts.
- Job Requirements**Experience**:
Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a similar position, preferably in a post-secondary or institutional environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Related experience should include:

- Public/customer service experience in business, administration, education or other high-volume setting
- Experience with training or supporting co-workers

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**:

- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful manner in a team environment with people from a broad variety of cultural backgrounds and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail, time management, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of library bibliographic records and familiarity with searching different libraries' catalogues to locate materials, assess holdings, and identify lending policies is an asset
- Demonstrated experience in providing excellent public/customer service
- Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to organize and complete work assignments accurately and on-time while balancing competing demands
- Ability to provide performance feedback to supervisors as required
- Ability to work effectively independently or within a team
- Ability to provide support in guiding the workflow of others as appropriate
- Ability to exercise reasoning, judgment and creativity to solve problems in a variety of contexts
- Ability to instruct staff and library users with diverse learning needs and learning styles
- Demonstrated flexibility in a responsive work environment that allows for changes in priorities
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