Library Technician - Public Services

Position Details

Position Information

Location New Westminster Campus Salary Range $28.69 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $32.04 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance to the Collective Agreement. The Opportunity
Library Technicians contribute to the success of the Learning Resources Department at Douglas College by supporting its services, programs and strategic directions. The Library Technician, Public Services provides direct and accessible service to the public using a range of complex departmental processes in areas such as: circulation, collections, cataloguing and technical support. In a rapidly changing environment, the incumbent provides exceptional client-centred service to a diverse community of users with a wide range of abilities, ethnic backgrounds, language skills, and learning styles.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

•Transit-accessible campuses
•Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
•Competitive salaries
•Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
•Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
•Professional Development funding
•Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

•A minimum of a Library or Media Technician diploma from an accredited two year program plus two to three years' current related work experience in an automated integrated library system environment, preferably in a high-volume academic library. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
•A sound working knowledge of:

•standard library techniques, vocabulary and organization, including Library of Congress Classification and bibliographic conventions, and student oriented service delivery.
•various types of media equipment and software used in post-secondary education.



•A familiarity with automated circulation systems and the ability to interpret, monitor and contribute to library procedures, policies and systems.
•Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills including written and verbal fluency in the English language.

See Link for Full Job Description: https://www.douglascollege.ca/sites/default/files/docs/human-resources/library-technician-public-services-111.10-lr.pdf
Additional Information
This temporary part-time (16 hours per week) position is available from January 20, 2025, to April 30, 2025. Regular hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 5-9 - pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department's needs. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus. Compensation is subject to shift premiums and short changeover premiums as per the collective agreement.
Posting Number 02441SA Position Title Library Technician - Public Services Anticipated Start Date 01/20/2025 End Date 04/30/2025 Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 12/18/2024 Close Date 12/27/2024 Open Until Filled No Minimum Number of References 2 Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by December 27, 2024 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.