Library Technician 2 - North Vancouver, Canada - Capilano University
Description
Competition Number
- S181067P
Position Title
- Library Technician
- Resource Support
Position Number - S99XXX
Employee Group - Staff
Position Status - Regular Full-Time
Start Date - 12/01/2023
End Date (if applicable)
Department
- Library
Additional Notes
Location
- North Vancouver
Working with us - At Capilano University, students are our focus. Employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for students and a thriving campus community. Together, we are a highperforming team of individuals who make Capilano University one of the leading teaching universities in British Columbia and one of BC's Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly and dynamic work environment.
- Do you share our purpose and passion?
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What you'll do
- If you're the kind of person who is curious about how data informs library services, come join our team We are seeking a library technician to join us at our North Vancouver Campus.
Based within the Technical Services area, we are looking for someone who will support access to library materials by assisting in the collection and management of library data, testing new electronic resources, participating in projects, and working directly with students, staff, faculty, and the broader community at our service desk.
You will be part of an integrated team that provides services, resources, and spaces that contribute to creating a distinct university experience that sparks the imagination and creativity of our community.- You will receive direction from the Technical Services Supervisor, guidance from the Library Systems Analyst and the Library Services Supervisor, work closely with various librarians, and report to the University Librarian.
This role requires you to assist the library team in ensuring access to new and existing electronic resources; as well as extracting data on library activities, collections, usage, and budgets.
You will support projects by contributing to planning, execution, and reporting; developing and editing procedures; and providing support in cataloguing workflows.
In addition, you will collaborate with your colleagues and interact with students, faculty, and members of the community by providing referral and information services, such as locating print and digital resources, circulating materials, creating user accounts, providing printing technical support, handling payments, maintaining patron and item records, and performing opening/closing duties.
-CapU Library is seeking a team member who:
- is curious/inquisitive
- enjoys working with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- communicates effectively in groups and one-on-one
- is a critical thinker
- is able to interpret automated catalogue records
- is able to communicate complex technical information clearly
- demonstrates data literacy as required by the position
- is thorough and accurate in their work and has a high level of attention to detail
The applicant should have experience with:
- Information organization and retrieval in a library environment
- Integrated Library Systems (ILS) (Capilano University Library uses Sierra)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint)
What you'll bring
- Completion of a twoyear Library Technology diploma comparable to the programs offered at Langara College or University of the Fraser Valley.
- Two years of library technical services, cataloguing, ILL, or other related experience.
For more information
- For more information, please see the complete
job description.
Benefits
- At Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life. Take a
sneak peak to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.
Posting Detail Information
Days and Hours of Work
- Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am 4:00pm.
Bridge Period (if applicable)
Pay Group
- 16
Salary
Union
- MoveUP
Job Open Date - 11/06/2023
Job Close Date - 11/20/2023
Open Until Filled - No
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