2425-362 - Library Technician (TS10) - Central Office
Nova Scotia Community College - 6 Jobs
Halifax, NS
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Job Details:
Library Technician (TS10)
Central Office
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Libraries and Learning Commons
Continuing Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately December 2, 2024
Application deadline is 11:59PM, November 12, 2024
Competition No. 2425-362
Salary range: $46,690.30 - $54,832.37 annually
What you will be doing…
- Reporting to the Manager of Libraries and Learning Commons, you will develop, monitor and evaluate public services provided by the NSCC Libraries. These services include, but are not limited to, access services/fulfillment, resource sharing, public services, reference services, and promotions.
- You will have overall accountability for the provision of a prompt, efficient, and quality interlibrary loan/document delivery service for NSCC including, but not limited to, managing the interlibrary loan software; ensuring that consortia interlibrary loan agreements are adhered to, both regionally and nationally; and requests are filled or cancelled within established time frames.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the Libraries and Learning Commons website and staff intranet.
- Design and develop promotional materials for services, events and activities in the Libraries and Learning Commons.
- This position works collaboratively with a central team of librarians and library technicians within the NSCC Libraries and Learning Commons department, provides guidance, training and support to campus library staff across the province, and develops and maintains partnerships across consortia including Novanet and CAAL-CBPA.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a diploma in Library and Information Technology.
- You have a minimum of three years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in an academic library environment, including extensive experience with library services platforms and discovery layers (preferably Alma and Primo), particularly in the areas of access services and fulfillment.
- You have experience working with interlibrary loan and document delivery systems and software (e.g., Relais).
- Experience with graphic design tools is considered an asset (e.g., Canva)
- You have strong demonstrated computer literacy skills including Microsoft 365
- You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work
- Experience supporting/providing service to adult learners and prospective students would be considered an asset.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge
- You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism
- You possess excellent interpersonal skills and can interact at all levels of an organization
- You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
- Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
- You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in library applications including library services platforms, discovery layers, interlibrary loan systems, live chat services, libguides and a variety of online databases and internet resources.
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
- You are a strong communicator
- You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, collaboration with external partners, and managing deadlines.
- You have proven records and information management skills and abilities.
- You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.
- You are dedicated to life-long learning to maintain currency in professional practice, emerging trends and technology.
- You demonstrate attention to detail.
- You demonstrate an ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
