Library Technician

**About Toronto Metropolitan**:
At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

**About the Department**:
The University Libraries are vital to learning, teaching, and scholarly, research and creative activities at the University. Its primary role is to collect, organize, preserve, disseminate, and provide access to essential information resources. The Libraries collaborate across all parts of the University to foster critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

The Libraries’ collection consists of over one million items including: 523,000 ebooks and 467,000 print books; 104,000 e-journals, as well as access to databases, datasets and video collections for streaming. These holdings reflect the breadth of programs available at the University. Electronic resources can be accessed on-site through library computers or laptops that have wireless connectivity. Authorized users can also gain access from off-campus locations.

The Libraries support an extensive information literacy program that is designed to build students’ university-level research skills. This program includes on-site research support, chat reference, and specialized classroom instruction at the course level.

The Libraries are committed to the TRC Calls to Action and are actively exploring ways to decolonize our work and these efforts are further supported by the Mash Koh Wee Kah Pooh Win (Standing Strong Task Force) recommendations and the University’s in process renaming initiative. Our ongoing commitment to equity and community inclusion continue to shape and reaffirm our values and priorities as Libraries and as a University.

**The Opportunity**:
**The**
**Library Technician (2 positions)**
**will**:

- Assist Librarians with the acquisition, preparation, and organization of materials and information resources for discovery, access, and manipulation by users.
- Provide reference, information, and instructional services to library users for the location and use of appropriate information resources.
- Assist librarians with communications, marketing and outreach programs.
- Maintain proficiency in various areas of library operations, particularly with regard to information technology.

**Qualifications**:
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

- Successful completion of Library and Information Technicians diploma is required.
- A minimum of 1 year work experience in a library environment working with various library functions are required:

- Library management systems (ie.Sierra)
- Software (eg. Ares, RACER, Exlibris SFX Link Resolver, Relais, MarcEdit)
- Principles (eg. Resource Sharing, Copyright law, web editing, cataloguing standards, Media and Materials and digital course readings)
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Strong reference, instructional, research and cataloguing skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, etc.) for preparation of reports and statistics.
- Familiarity with the Internet and ability to use initiative in searching for materials in online catalogue systems are required.
- A demonstrated commitment to client service - specifically staff, faculty, students and external contacts.
- Strong interpersonal skills along with sound judgement, tact and diplomacy are necessary to deal effectively with students, staff, faculty, and the public.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are required to assist librarians with communications, marketing and outreach programs and to explain policies and procedures related to the responsibilities of the position.
- Strong organizational, administrative and time management skills, as well as attention to detail, are required to maintain proficiency in various areas of library operations, particularly with regard to information technology.
- Ability to learn and work with multiple computer systems (e.g. LibGuides, Wordpress, etc.)
- Ability to direct and coordinate work assignments of designated staff is required.
- Good training and presentation skills to assist with orientations, instructional programs and staff training.

**Additional Information**:
**Position Number(s)**
- 20004906, 20004907

**Reports To**
- Interim Associate Chief Librarian, Scholarly, Research and Creative Activities

**Department**
- Library

**Vacancy Type**
- TERM

**Employee Group**
- OPSEU

**Work Location**
- In-person/on-campus 5 days per week

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