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SalaryAre you looking for an opportunity to fill some downtime in your schedule? We are looking for a Library Assistant III to help as part-time staff to provide backup and support special projects. Does the idea of contributing to the daily operations of the library by providing internal and external customers with access to information resources through reference services, document delivery, literature searches, and by retrieving information in databases and publications to support the business and research of the nuclear sector appeal to you? If so, this may be the role for you!
What you will be doing!
- Performing Reference Desk and Circulation duties.
- Providing document delivery services and ensures all copyright rules are strictly followed and correct disclaimers are issued with each document delivery to ensure compliance with copyright laws.
- Performing database searching, covering both technical and business databases to identify and retrieve literature for CNL employees.
- Performing technical and financial information retrieval from various electronic databases, network resources, the Internet, print sources and/or coordinating the searches with external suppliers and prepares summaries of research as required to ensure accurate information is provided to internal customers in a timely manner.
- Performing original descriptive and subject cataloguing and classification for various library materials using Library of Congress and AACR2. Perform copy cataloguing with the aid of CIP information, OCLC records, and Z39.50. Create item record, assign cutter number and print spine label for each physical item.
- Data entry of cataloguing information for the International Nuclear Information System (INIS)
- Delivering formal and informal training to customers in the use Library resources such as databases, the online CNL Library catalogue, the Internet and other reference material to enable easy access to information at the customer’s convenience.
- Compiling operational procedure manuals as a quality assurance practice for continuous process improvement and efficiency.
- Marketing the library services through various promotional activities such as contacting new employees, distributing promotional materials, doing presentations and engaging in other publicity activities to promote and advertise the library services.
What we are looking for:
- A Library Technician diploma and a minimum of 2-3 years of experience.
- Experience in answering general and in-depth information requests, using both online and print reference tools.
- Ability to conduct reference interviews to determine the specific nature, scope, and depth of each request.
- Ability to conduct database searches including search strategy development using Boolean logic and command language.
- Knowledge of and experience in cataloguing various materials.
- Knowledge of the Library of Congress classification system, subject headings, standard library terminology and filing rules in order to access, retrieve and shelve library materials.
- Knowledge of copyright legislation, particularly the rules pertaining to document delivery and copying to ensure compliance with laws and regulations of copyright materials.
- Familiarity with Library automation system
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications.
Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom.
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
- Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.
We offer a complete total rewards package :
- paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
- benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
- tuition support
- and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
- Restore and protect the Environment.
- Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location of Work - Hybrid (Category B)
- This role is based out of CNL’s Chalk River site, however, subject to the terms of this agreement, the primary work location will be remote. The role will require some regular and frequent attendance at the Chalk River site. The schedule and frequency will be determined by discussions with the manager as well as internal client and project needs. CNL may require travel from time to time, as necessary.
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promote equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence, which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist with whom you are in contact. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
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