Library Technician, Cancer Education - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Library Technician

Job Posting #924195

Site:
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department:
Cancer Education

Reports to:
Manager, Cancer Education

Hours: 15 hours a week

Salary:
To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status:
Temporary Part-Time

Posted Date:
August 31, 2023

Closing Date:
September 14, 2023

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

The Cancer Education Program strives to equip patients and family with the information they need to cope with cancer through the provision of high quality education tools and support.

The Patient and Family Library is an essential resource for patients, families and staff. As a central hub for vetted, timely health information, the Library is crucial to providing personalized health information and resources and improving the patient experience across the care continuum

Position Summary
As an integral member of the Cancer Education team, the Library Technician, under the supervision of the Librarian/Manager, contributes to the administrative, operational and technical activities of the Patient and Family Library

The principal responsibilities include:

daily operations of the Patient and Family Library; assisting patients and staff with requests for information; providing customized health information searches and consultations; helps to stock the Library with patient education materials; helps maintain resource centres.

This role includes performing cross-functional duties as assigned or requested, and performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required, and is ideal for someone who has an interest in health librarianship.

Duties

Conducts information consults and provides consumer health reference services to patients, families, members of the public and healthcare professionals to support patient education and health literacy
Supports patients and families in navigating hospital spaces and systems; provides information on referrals to other departments or community agencies as appropriate
Assists with daily operations of the Patient and Family Library including opening and closing duties as needed
Conducts literature reviews and environmental scans as needed
Performs client registration and book circulation activities
Supports collection development and acquisition process
Gathers and reviews usage statistics
Facilitates a safe, shame and blamefree environment for all patrons; prioritizes patient and worker safety

Qualifications

Postsecondary Library Technician diploma recognized by the Canadian Library Association, or recognized equivalent
One year of library reference experience, preferably in a health related environment
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and customer service skills
Demonstrated tact, discretion, judgment and commitment to excellence
Familiarity with consumer health information and health literacy
Detailoriented, excellent time management and problem solving skills
Selfmotivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience working with, or supervising, volunteers an asset

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, onsite gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management pro