Are you passionate about culture, the arts, natural history, and science? Are you keen on how these elements aesthetically come together to tell the many stories of humanity? Join our team at ROM and consider a fulfilling career as a Library Technician.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Library Technician position at the ROM Library & Archives offers a multifaceted role essential to the functioning and advancement of our diverse collections. This role demands a skilled individual capable of handling various technical services, including original and derived cataloguing in Chinese and English. The successful candidate will performauthority control, materials processing, collections management, and statistical reporting. The role will also assist with the library's gift and exchange programs, participate in collaborative decision-making for new acquisitions, and ensure the preservation and conservation of rare and fragile materials. The Library Technician will coordinate interlibrary loans both within Canada and internationally, and manageg a segment of the library budget for Chinese Language material purchases. The incumbent will also,maintain circulation, perform orientation duties, and support ROM staff, curators, students, and visiting researchers through stack retrieval and respondto reference inquiries.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform derived and original cataloguing of Chinese language publications to international standards, revise and re-catalogue existing records, and assign Library of Congress classification numbers and subject headings.
• Handle circulation duties, support users with catalogue research, database and Internet searches, train users on advanced book scanners, manage circulation functions, and interpret library policy, provide comprehensive public service and enhance user experience.
• Process interlibrary loans for ROM curators and staff, assist with questions on retrieval and delivery of loan requests and materials, use online bibliographic databases for resource sharing, and stay informed of circulation trends and innovations through professional networks, facilitate resource sharing and access to diverse materials.
• Collaborate with library staff on budget planning and monitoring, maintain accurate records of account balances, and liaise with curatorial staff and the Librarian on ordering books, serial titles, and renewing periodicals, ensuring a streamlined acquisition process and efficient financial management.
• Process, label, and re-label collections, including monographic series and non-print materials; assist with collection maintenance such as spacing, inventory, shelving, condition reporting, and cleaning; undertake preventive conservation of rare and fragile materials; and manage binding operations ensuring the preservation and accessibility of the library's collections.
• Oversee serials check-in and processing, maintaining meticulous attention to serial management and continuity in library operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a community college diploma in Library Techniques or equivalent, backed by two years of education and experience, enriched by proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin preferred), with Korean or Japanese language skills as a valuable addition.
• Bring a solid background with 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience, including proven expertise in both derived and original cataloguing. This includes familiarity with MARC formats, AACR2, Library of Congress classification and subject headings, RDA, and authority and holdings formats.
• Possessexperience with automated library systems, with a preference for Alma, and a good understanding of online circulation systems, demonstrating the ability to manage library resources efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability in online searching and bibliographic formats, coupled with essential experience in serials check-in and processing, ensuring a comprehensive skill set in managing library collections.
• Have a thorough understanding of Romanization systems, especially Wade-Giles and Pinyin, which are crucial for those working with Chinese materials, underpinning the importance of specialized language skills in cataloguing and resource management.

SALARY & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
START DATE: June 2024
OPEN DATE: April 2, 2024
CLOSE DATE: Open until filled
STATUS: Full-time Permanent
EMPLOYEE GROUP: OPSEU Local 543
SALARY/HOURLY RATE: $62,432 – 71,350
SCHEDULE: 35 hours weekly
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: six (6) months
LOCATION (onsite): Toronto, ON
Diversity Statement
At ROM, we consider equity, diversity, and inclusion foundational to our institutional success. We seek to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the city and province in which we are located and welcome all qualified and experienced candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, age, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Accessibility Statement
ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that all candidates receiving a verbal job offer will be subject to a background check. This includes a criminal background check and verification of professional references, and, other checks depending on the role.
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