Library Technician, Circulation & Access Services

Library Technician, Circulation & Access Services Job Code 3270 Department Library Services Employment Type Permanent Apply Now

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we work, stand and create.

Please note that internal job postings are open only to current permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees and temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service.

Reporting to the Assistant University Librarian, the Library Technician, Circulation & Access Services role is responsible for the provision of circulation and access services.

This position also provides support for e-reserves and interlibrary loans and fulfills alternate formats requests as needed.

Summary of Responsibilities :

Circulation

• Provide circulation services using OMNI / Primo and Alma library systems, including creating / maintaining membership records, processing fines, handling courier materials, and processing check-outs, renewals, and returns
• Provide general information services related to the library’s spaces, collections, website, catalogue, and other resources
• Participate in the creation of engaging displays and social media initiatives
• Provide day-to-day oversight and assignment of tasks to student monitors, as required
• Work with the Library Services team to create and maintain a welcoming environment
• Work scheduled shifts (e.g. afternoons, evenings, weekends) at the Dorothy H. Hoover Library and Library Learning Zone service desks for extended periods of time as scheduled based on service needs

E-Reserves & Interlibrary Loan Support

• Provide support for e-reserves, interlibrary loan and document delivery services, in collaboration with other Library staff
• Develop and update procedures for all scanning services in consultation with other Library staff
• Scan and process e-reserve texts, archival and special collections, and other texts as required; optimize and edit texts using Adobe Acrobat and / or ABBYY Fine Reader

Other

• Collect and maintain data and statistics related to position and duties
• Assist in the coordination and handling of library materials; may be required to lift and / or move objects of up to 5-15kgs, with the assistance of a book cart if required
• Assist the Assistant University Librarian in related tasks that contribute to the successful operation of Library Services

Qualifications :

• Library Technician diploma with one (1) year of related work experience or equivalent
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong computer skills, with a working knowledge of the Alma, Primo, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with electronic reserves systems and relevant OCR software an asset
• A general knowledge of art and design
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing and able to work evening and weekend shifts as required
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty

Compensation : OPSEU Unit I, Appendix A, Grade A2; $42,729.45 to $58,762.95 per annum

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday, for a total of 35 hours per week.

Interested internal permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 or temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service applicants are invited to submit an updated *resume and cover letter ( PDF ) by selecting Apply Now below, no later than Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

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