Library Technician

• This position supervises resident helpers. Salary note for Custodial Responsibility Allowance (K-1) applies
• This position is part-time working 20.00 hours per week.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Organize and maintain the library's collection of books, periodicals, and publications
• Provide circulation and reference services, arrange inter-library loans, as well, acquire, catalogue, and classify library materials
• Assist residents with inquiries and provide information on library stocks, services, and procedures
• Maintain a manual and automated circulation system
• Organize and re-arrange books on shelves
• Assist in the development and implementation of new library services and programs
• Supervise and instruct resident workers

How do I qualify?

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• You have knowledge of and experience with library procedures and practices (including circulation, references, minor book repairs, cataloguing, inter-library loans, serials/publications management, etc.) in order to operate, maintain and provide a variety of library services

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You can perform descriptive cataloguing of library materials by applying appropriate rules and procedures
• You can search for books and other materials for users, and provide assistance in locating and retrieving information, books and periodicals
• You can conduct literature searches using manual and/or automated systems
• You can plan and organize work effectively

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can provide information to users on library stock, borrowing process, inter-library loan process and services, and circulation services
• You can maintain positive working relationships with offenders and staff
• You have good writing skills to prepare correspondence and statistical reports on library activities and library stock
• You can demonstrate tact and courtesy when supervising resident helpers and responding to requests

Computer Skills

• You are proficient with software applications and automated systems to input, update and/or search data, as well, to prepare correspondence and reports

Other Essential Skills

• You can interpret and apply institutional security policies and procedures to maintain the safety and security of the library work area

Additional Information:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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