Library Technician – Cataloguing & Acquisitions
Full-Time Support Staff
Reporting to the Manager, Archives and Access Services, the Library Technician – Cataloguing & Acquisitions is responsible for cataloguing incoming print materials in Alma with bibliographic and holding records that meet and /or exceed established best practices and local requirements. The Technician uses their detailed knowledge of cataloging best practices and Alma functionality to identify and improve local and consortial records, correcting inaccuracies leading to improved resource discoverability for students. The Technician places and monitors all aspects of orders made directly with selected vendors and helps to resolve issues with librarian placed orders in Rialto.
The Technician enriches the library user experience by providing guidance and assistance to faculty, students and staff of Nipissing University and Canadore College and the community while working at the library Service Desk. Responsibilities include assisting library users with circulation services, access to information resources, guidance with information searching and effective search strategies. Works in collaboration and consultation with a diverse team of library staff, librarians, Manager, Archives & Access Services, Executive Director in all service activities, planning new initiatives and projects and participation with library working groups.
The successful candidate will have a two year Library Technician diploma from a recognized institution, combined with supplementary specialist cataloguing training and one to three years directly related experience preferably in an academic library.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.