library technician

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Correctional facility

Tasks

• Assist library users in accessing basic library materials
• Catalogue new library acquisitions under the direction of a librarian
• Perform reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users
• Ensure that proper procedures are followed in the use of computerized document management systems
• Participate in instructing and assisting users

Type of materials

• Electronic media (e.g., CD, DVD, USB key, etc.)
• Foreign language materials
• Government publications
• Serials or newspapers
• Special materials (e.g., audio-cassettes, videos, maps, microform, educational kits, etc.)

Analytical techniques

• Statistical analysis

Computer and technology knowledge

• Library classification system
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 24 hours per week