Library Technician, Academic Support Cataloguing

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada George Brown College Full time

Competition Number: REQ 6088

TITLE:  Library Technician, Academic Support Cataloguing & Acquisitions

DIVISION:  Academic Services & Learning Resources

SALARY:  Payband H, starting rate $ per hour

HOURS:  Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

HOURS PER WEEK:  35

LOCATION:  51 Dockside Drive

STATUS:  Full Time Support

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Immediately

CLOSING:  May 17, 2024

LandAcknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBC Vision

To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position Summary:

Under the administrativedirection of the Snr. Manager Library Services and the professional guidance ofthe Librarians, Library Co-ordinator Collections and Technical Services, andCo-ordinators, the incumbent performs a variety of academic support andtechnical service functions associated with the operation of the LibraryLearning Commons.

Key responsibilities:

Provides reference information and research assistance to clients that require assistance.
Demonstrates the formulation of a search in multiple sources and a variety of media.
Using specific platforms for video or online chat, provides online reference service to support queries from students across 13 colleges.
Participates in the Reference Cluster Team at a designated campus. And provides orientation to new students.
Performs derivative and original cataloguing for all formats adhering to professional bibliographic standards (AACRII, MARC and LCSH).
Assists with revising/testing bibliographic data using the library LSP.
Maintains the Reserve collection using the Leganto platform and working collaboratively with the librarian to update collection.
Conducts assessments related to the LEAP project.
Supports acquisitions processes.
Provides support to Librarians during library instruction sessions.
Develops and maintains research guides.
Supports the Accessible Content ePortal Service.
Other duties as assigned.

Educationaland Experience Requirements:

Two-year diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution in Library and Information Technician.
Three (3) years’ experience in an academic library environment.

Skills and Attributes:

Knowledge of library databases and collections in program areas offered at the College.
Advanced knowledge of the latest cataloguing and classification protocols and uploading MARC records.
Advanced knowledge of acquisitions procedures from choosing suppliers, placing, and tracking orders to troubleshooting issues relevant to all types of formats.
Basic accounting record keeping and calculations.
Knowledge of library platforms such as the LSP ( ALMA/Primo; Leganto; Rialto, Discovery platforms; Link Resolvers; SpringShare Research guides and LibAnswers; Chat services and tools to enhance the search process, LEAP).
Intermediate knowledge of office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Knowledge of universal design principles and protocols for accessibility.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and a solid customer/public service focus.
Attention to detail and good organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to take initiative and work effectively in teams.
Ability to lift between 20 kg and 44 lbs (, boxes, books, equipment, supplies, etc.).
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills at a professional level.
Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer. First consideration will be provided to internal candidates in accordance with our Support Staff Collective Agreement. GBC employees, please use to apply via our internal site using your GBC credentials for consideration prior to the internal closing date. 

About Us:

prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a . See why we are consistently ranked as one of .

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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