Library Technician
3 months ago
Under the direction of Manager, Integrated Library Services, the Library Technician works with other Library staff to support students as they learn and create a sense of belonging, connection, and engagement. The incumbent does this through performing a variety of library tasks such as performing all circulation functions, using automated library systems, assisting library users in the operation of the public library catalogue, performing basic printer troubleshooting and helping to provide academic integrity remediation sessions to students in conjunction with the Tutoring Centre. The position provides virtual and physical quick reference, research support, citation support, and library use guidance, and participates in keeping the collection in order through shelf reading and shelving as required. This position supports promotion of the library at events. Issues which are unresolved are referred to the full-time staff or manager in the appropriate area.
**What You’ll be Doing**
- Service Points: Reference and Circulation_
- Following established library procedures/guidelines performs circulation functions by charging and discharging materials, and collecting fines using Alma;
- Retrieving and shelving library materials and shelf-reading collection when required;
- Providing virtual and in person reference service and guidance to library users by interpreting their needs through a reference interview;
- Demonstrating the use of the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and library databases to locate relevant information;
- Recommending appropriate electronic database(s) and guiding users in basic search strategy skills to achieve optimal results;
- Performing library opening or closing by unlocking or locking the doors and other areas to be secured, making closing announcements, pushing in chairs, tidying tables and desks, other tasks according to established procedures;
- Working in collaboration with the Manager, Library User Services to monitor and provide support to Sheridan Library Student Clerks during evening shifts.
- Library Events_
- Promoting awareness of library services and programs to library visitors;
- Provides support for events in Library spaces under the direction of Manager, Library User Services.
- Research_
- Compiling references from scholarly, government and other sources on ways academic libraries can best support international learners;
- Investigating artificial intelligence as a tool for building cultural awareness and understanding;
- Other Duties_
- Maintain usage statistics on all services provided;
- Library technical services project work may be assigned;
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
**About You**
You thrive in vibrant, busy environments where frequent interruptions are possible.
You have excellent **oral and written communication skills**.
You use your **interpersonal skills** to build working relationships and provide excellent **customer service**.
You enjoy balancing many different tasks, staying **organized** and like to develop processes or systems to keep things running smoothly.
- Must possess a 2-year Diploma in Library Technician or related area;
- Must have a minimum of 1-year relevant work experience;
- Knowledge and understanding of automated library information systems such as ALMA or SIRSI, and discovery layer such as PrimoVE or Summon is required;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and well-developed online search skills are required;
- Ability to work independently within established library guidelines/policies and as part of a team;
- Experience working with a culturally diverse clientele and/or TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification considered an asset.
**Who We Are**
- For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan
**Other Details**
**Faculty/Department**: Library Services
**Campus Location**: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
**Work Categorization**: Resident | On-site 3 days/week
**Reference #**: J0924-0386
**Employee Group**: Regular Part-Time Support (Temporary Contract)
**Hourly Rate**: $19.47 + 4% in lieu of benefits and vacation
**Hours/Week**: 21 hours
**Hours**: Monday's, Tuesday's & Wednesday's from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (1 hour lunch)
**Application Deadline**: September 15, 2024
Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.
- You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmatio
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