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Library Technician

Laurentian University / Université LaurentienneGreater Sudbury, ON, Canada

31,31 $CA –35,86 $CA par heure

Temps plein

Laurentian University offers an outstanding life and career experience at the heart of a welcoming community.What’s more, it provides the opportunity to pursue a balanced lifestyle while enjoying a...Voir plusDernière mise à jour : il y a 1 jour

Library Technician

Laurentian University / Université LaurentienneGreater Sudbury, ON, Canada

Il y a 1 jour

Salaire

31,31 $CA –35,86 $CA par heure

Type de contrat

Temps plein

Description de poste

About the Company - Laurentian University offers an outstanding life and career experience at the heart of a welcoming community. What’s more, it provides the opportunity to pursue a balanced lifestyle while enjoying all of the amenities of a mid-size city. Short commutes, hundreds of lakes, waterways and nature trails, a myriad of recreational, artistic, cultural and entertainment opportunities, all combine to make this an idyllic setting to grow and thrive. Offered on the university’s beautiful campus as well as remotely, Laurentian's broad range of programs has garnered top distinction by leading in graduate employment outcomes for more than a decade

This is your opportunity to join our team in a supportive, bilingual environment and contribute to our students’ success, as well as your own. The University’s diverse community and its focused efforts on its tricultural mandate embracing francophone and Indigenous cultures, deeply enrich the experience you can expect. Along with a competitive salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive compensation package which includes :

employer-paid health and dental benefits
defined benefit pension plan
competitive annual paid vacation leave
flexible or alternative work schedule
professional development opportunities
tuition exemption program
employee and family assistance program
supportive family-related flexibility and leave programs
access to a wide array of fitness and recreational amenities
Ministry of Colleges and Universities KPI data

Reference Number : 24-181-L

Position Number : L1062-04

Job Title : Library Technician, Library and Archives

Group : LUSU

Department : Library and Archives

Salary : $31.31 - $35.86 per hour

Required

Full-time Appointment

Reporting to the Manager of Operations and in consultation with the Technical Services Coordinator, the Library Technician works in collaboration and consultation with a diverse team of library staff, Librarians, Archivist, and Manager. Working with various library and information systems, the Library Technician is responsible for cataloguing physical and electronic resources in various Library and Archives systems, including the catalogue and institutional repository leading to improved resource discoverability for students. The Library Technician determines appropriate sources for purchase of materials, places and monitors all aspects of orders made directly with selected vendors.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Acquisitions

Search suitable bibliographic utility sources for cataloguing data and match book requests to a bibliographic record using set options;

Determine appropriate source for purchase of materials, prepare purchase orders in the library management system, Alma, and maintain acquisitions files and records;

Create and pay invoices in Alma;

Receive material, verifying the bibliographic record, perform final editing of records.

Serials

Identify basic vendor information;

Check in serial issues and manage the receipt, serial maintenance and claiming of serial issues.

Cataloguing

Maintain, update, and edit local bibliographic records in the Library and Archives catalogue;

Perform original and copy cataloguing of all material, print and electronic monographs, including subject analysis and classification;

Create records for items according to the Library of Congress and RDA (Resource Description and Access) cataloguing standards, local cataloguing rules, and best practices established by the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) Collaborative Futures consortium;

Describe and classify materials, physical and electronic resources, based on current cataloging, indexing, and metadata standards, such as RDA, LCSH, LCC, MARC;

Depositing scholarly material in the institutional repository, describing that material using Dublin Core;

Print appropriate labels, affix to materials, and finalize the physical preparation of Library and Archives materials for shelving.

Other duties

Participate in other projects as assigned by the Librarians, the Archivist and the Manager;

Work with other team members to ensure that cataloguing decisions are done consistently, following a coherent pattern;

Keep other team members informed of process changes and refinements;

Update and upgrade knowledge of cataloguing resources and techniques and search tools;

May take related courses, undergo formal training, or train other members of the team;

Consult with the Technical Services Coordinator if a problematic situation arises; and

Perform other duties directly related to this position as assigned.

Qualifications

Completion of a Library Technician Diploma is required.

One to three years of relevant experience, preferably in an academic library.

Knowledge of the library management system, Omni and Alma, is an asset.

Proven experience using related technology, such as OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), Google suite, Microsoft Office.

Able to quickly adapt to a rapidly changing technology environment.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and organizational skills.

Comprehension of University policies, procedures, and practices.

Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Must be detail oriented and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required.

The official University hours of operation shall be from 9 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.

Laurentian University has adopted a formal Policy on Flexible Work Arrangements, which supports remote work plans based on operational considerations. At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.

Laurentian University is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operates in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

Candidates must possess a valid work authorization to work in Canada. If employed by Laurentian University, it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain a valid work authorization throughout the duration of their employment.