Library Assistant 2 - North Vancouver, Canada - District of North Vancouver

District of North Vancouver

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North Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Status

Regular Full-Time
About Us
At North Vancouver District Public Library, we inspire learning, discovery, creativity and collaboration in our community. Serving almost 90,000 residents at three fullservice locations and one Express Library throughout the beautiful District of North Vancouver, we are proud to provide free and equitable access to welcoming spaces, diverse collections and digital resources, a wide range of technology and computers, including StoryLab, and so much more. Proudly late fine free, our libraries are the destination for our growing community to connect, share, and inspire.
Position Overview
NVDPL is looking for a regular fulltime, Library Assistant 2 (Accessible Services), to

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deliver library services to print-disabled patrons. The Accessible Services Assistant oversees the Collection of accessible library material (mainly audiobooks in a variety of formats and platforms); selects library material for patrons; and arranges for loan and training on accessible devices such as DAISY readers, and platforms such as NNELS (National Network for Equitable Library Service).
What we can offer you

At NVDPL, we believe in building community and relationships, nurturing innovation while honouring tradition, embracing exploration, creativity, and fun, and supporting human potential and enabling excellence.- Reporting to the Manager, Community Connections, you will work with the Accessible Services Librarian to bring library services to patrons who are visually or otherwise print-disabled, many of whom are homebound or living in a care facility.

Listening to audiobooks enhances their quality of life, and is and sometimes the sole pleasurable activity they enjoy.
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What you'll be doing

Increase capacity of service by registering more print disabled patrons
Manage patrons records and accounts
Arrange for delivery or pickup of checked out library material
Search out requested titles and formats through Interlibrary loan and NNELS
Assist patrons in navigating the use of digital devices and digital platforms
Perform basic troubleshooting on devices
Maintain inventory of equipment including tracking of loans, loss, damage and replacement
Provide clerical support for Accessible Services Librarian
Make recommendations for purchase of new titles based on patron interests and requests

What you'll need to succeed

Completion of Grade 1
Valid BC driver's license
An understanding and commitment to the principles of inclusiveness and service excellence
Experience with and a desire to work with frail seniors and print disabled individuals
Basic knowledge and experience with library systems and other current library technologies
Demonstrated competence in teamwork, communication, organization and time management

It's great if you have

Library Technician diploma would be an asset
Demonstrated competence with assisting users navigating the digital environment
Empathetic, patient approach to interacting with patrons and setting professional boundaries

The hourly pay rate for this unionized position starts at $25.35 based on a 35-hour workweek, plus a generous benefits package.

This work requires flexible availability, and may include evening and weekend shifts.
North Vancouver District Public Library is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, barrier-free work environment.

If you have a passion for connecting community, sharing knowledge, and inspiring stories, and you are interested in joining our dynamic team, then we'd like to hear from you
by July 26th, 2023 to be considered for this competition.

Our libraries are located on the traditional territories of the_

- səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect community, share knowledge and inspire stories on unceded Coast Salish Territory._

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