Inter Library Loans Technician

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Deadline: 08/06/22; 08/06/2022


TERM Assignment:

Carleton University also welcomes applications from continuing employees. If a Continuing employee is the successful candidate, this assignment will be considered a Term Assignment, and the successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.


If you are an internal applicant, please make sure to update your current union status in your candidate profile each time you apply for a vacancy. Internal candidates will be given priority consideration at this time. Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


About Carleton University

Carleton is a smart, caring and connected community that inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world. Carleton's faculty and staff strive to provide a superior learning experience for our learners who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world. Situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa.


Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Head of Access Services, the incumbent participates as a team member in the operation and workflow of the borrowing and lending activities of the Library’s interlibrary loan service. Acquiring material requested by members of the Carleton University community (faculty, students and staff) through verification and processing of interlibrary loan requests, monitors RACER to ensure that all resource sharing reciprocal agreements are meeting deadlines according to established terms of reference; administers the University’s Access Copyright reproduction agreement as it pertains to articles being supplied through interlibrary loans. Provides information service regarding interlibrary loan policies and procedures; trains and supervises students. Performs other related duties as required.


Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Experience in bibliographic searching, using automated systems such as Amicus and WorldCat (WRS).
• Must remain current in rapidly changing field of information technology and be aware of databases available at Carleton.
• Ability to decipher bibliographic information in other languages (German, French) is beneficial.
• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques of bibliographic searching, both online and manual, particularly the concept of entry and familiarity with the basic resources of the reference collection are essential.
• Ability to work as a team member, to manage time efficiently, organize work effectively, to communicate well and to deal tactfully, efficiently and effectively with people.
• Able to cope with high volume workload and meet deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.


Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Bachelor's Degree plus a Library technician diploma
• 6 months of related Library experience.


HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.


Important Note Regarding Pandemic Related Operations:

This position is required to work on campus. Exceptionally, since March 2020, many staff and faculty at Carleton University have been working from home in order to comply with public health requirements while continuing to provide services to support the operational functioning of the university. We are currently in the process of identifying positions that need to work on campus as part of our return to campus process. This position may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements or it may have been identified as one of the roles that are required to work on campus. If this position is required to work on campus, the successful candidate will be informed of the health and safety measures that are in place to ensure their safety on campus. If there is a requirement to work remotely (it is possible that there could be a requirement to work both remotely and on campus), the successful candidate will work with the manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. Please note that once public health requirements permit, Carleton University will resume normal on campus operations and at that point there will be a timely notification provided by the manager and the requirement to working full time physically onsite will resume. Therefore, we are looking for candidates currently in or looking to relocate to the Ottawa area.

Additionally, Carleton University is continuing to maintain a safe work environment and requires mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as per Public Health recommendations under the Reopening Ontario Act. As Carleton University requires that staff be available to attend on-campus meetings and to work, as required, in person, the successful candidate will be required to comply with this policy and be fully vaccinated before commencing employment. Subject to permitted exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code, if you are the successful candidate, your offer of employment will be conditional upon you attesting that you are fully vaccinated with a course of vaccines that have been approved by Health Canada and submitting appropriate proof of vaccination.


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