Library Technician I - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver
Description
Requisition ID:37866
Company:
Vancouver Public Library
Worksite:
Information Services
Company
The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is the third largest public library system in Canada, with 800 staff members offering services at 21 branches across the city.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Information Services the incumbent provides service to the public, meeting established Library strategic objectives and service standards.
Demonstrates and models conduct that adheres to the library's policies and procedures in accordance with the Library's vision, mission and values.
The incumbent is a paraprofessional member of the Information Services team who works collaboratively within the team and system wide to ensure service priorities are met.
Job Requirements:
Education/Qualifications:
- Completion of an approved Library Technician Diploma program supplemented by courses in the use of computers.
Experience:
- Some related experience in the provision of library services including programming, information services, working with the community and collection maintenance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of paraprofessional library methods, procedures and tools applicable to the work
- Working knowledge of the objectives, organization, procedures, services and resources of the Library
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan, organize and carry out assigned duties and responsibilities with supervision.
- Ability to participate in the maintenance of the library collection.
- Ability to assist patrons with electronic devices such as ebook readers, smart phones and library computers.
- Understanding of library services, collections, technologies and resources.
- Strong commitment to serving clients; open, pragmatic and responsive to clients and community.
Affiliation:
CUPE 391
Employment Type:
Posted Part Time
Salary:
$27.98 to $32.87 per hour
Work Schedule:
Thursdays: 12:30pm - 8:30pm (7 hours)
Saturdays: 10:00am - 6:00pm (7 hours)
Sundays: 11:00am - 6:00pm (6.5 hours)
Note:
Work schedules may change with reasonable notice
Closing date:
Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at 11:59pm
Vancouver Public Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ+, all genders, ethnicities, and persons with disabilities. Should you be shortlisted and require an accommodation during the selection process, please provide details to the hiring committee.
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