Full-time Library Technician

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Algonquin College Full time

Department:
Learning Resource Centre (John Ellis)

Position Type:
Full-Time Support

Salary Range:
$28.56-$33.11-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25

Anticipated Start Date:
June 12, 2023

Length of Contract:
n/a

Posting Information

Support Staff employees, as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date:
May 31, 2023

Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.

**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Manager, Student Learning Centre & Libraries, the incumbent supports a variety of information service duties including but not limited to: staffing the circulation and research desks, operating the virtual chat service and supporting library acquisitions. The incumbent is also the primary contact for Open Educational Resources (OERs) at the College.

The incumbent performs library selector activities, acts as library liaison, or, library contact, for select schools and programs, selects books and other library materials according to program needs for new acquisitions, and deselects materials for weeding.

The individual is part of the team that performs library desk duties including circulation (borrower services) and reference services (research assistance), assists students with questions about college software and troubleshoots equipment problems or requests work orders if needed.

The incumbent will demonstrate strong leadership and relationship building skills, be goal oriented, be able to deal with conflicting priorities, has a keen eye for detail, and possesses excellent communication skills. The incumbent will also be responsible for staying current on research and assessing trends and technologies related to best practices in the field of library science.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains integrity of patron files (updates and creates records);- Processes fines, and clears encumbrances on student information system;-
- Assists clients experiencing difficulties with their laptop computers and networked printers;- Acts as primary contact and resource for open educational resources (OER) in the Library;- Supports the administration of the Acquisitions module in the Library Services Platform;- Performs selection duties for select programs, recommending materials in all formats for purchase.

Required Qualifications:
- Two (2) year diploma or equivalent in Library and Information Technology;- Minimum of three (3) years practical experience in an academic library setting including virtual reference experience;- Minimum of three (3) years experience working independently within a team-based front line customer service environment;- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and complete projects with mínimal direction;- Must be self-motivated, and self-directed;- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;- Successfully able to multi-task and possess a high attention to detail.
- This position is paid at Payband F
- Vacancy is for P00763

This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's
_Flexible Work Arrangement_
- Policy_.



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