Application Restrictions
Open to both Internal and external
Job Type
Support Staff (CUPE)
Posting In effect from
28/3/2024
Closing Application Date
12/4/2024
Closing date for internal CUPE applicants
12/4/2024
Applications will be reviewed commencing the “closing date for internal CUPE applicants” and may continue until the position is filled.
Internal CUPE applicants must submit their application by 4pm on the “closing date for internal CUPE applicants” for their Seniority to be recognized. Applications received after the "closing date for internal CUPE applicants" will be considered alongside external applicants.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Support Type
Ongoing
Anticipated Start Date
1/6/2024
Position End Date (If Applicable)
The Hours of work are subject to change depending upon departmental requirements
Schedule
Varied
Schedule Description
Hours subject to evening and weekend shifts.
DUTIES
In keeping with the TRU Library mission, all employees are committed to connecting our communities with inclusive spaces, trusted resources, and innovative services. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian, under the direction of faculty librarians, and with support from the Public Services Coordinator, Library Technicians provide paraprofessional support in all library functional areas. Library Technicians develop and utilize excellent interpersonal and information skills to assist with the smooth running of library operations.
Under the leadership and direction of faculty librarians, Library Technicians work in functional areas such as reference and research services, borrower services, cataloguing and metadata collections and acquisitions, website maintenance, interlibrary loan and resource sharing, assessment and statistical data collection, Makerspace, scholarly communications, library systems support, shelving, and stacks maintenance.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
REPORTS TO
Associate University Librarian
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- Two (2) year Library Technician Diploma, reflecting the competencies as outlined in the CFLA Guidelines for Education of Library Technicians (2022) (available at: http://cfla-fcab.ca/en/programs/guidelines-and-position-papers/guidelines-for-the-education-of-library-technicians/)
EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) years’ experience providing technical, information and/or public service in a library or related setting
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and deal courteously, tactfully, and discretely with a variety of people
- Demonstrated ability to perform electronic word processing and data entry in an enterprise relational database, e.g. integrated library system
- Ability to use, demonstrate, and troubleshoot basic equipment such as, computer printer, multifunctional devices, point of sale machines, and library related equipment such as microform readers, label printers, and self-checkout machines
- Ability to use, demonstrate, and troubleshoot specialized equipment such as 3D printers, recording equipment, digital cameras, VR systems, textile machines, mobile devices, or educational robots
- Ability to use and demonstrate a wide variety of software programs and platforms such as integrated library systems, library research databases, learning management systems, web editors, social media, basic survey tools, scheduling, 3D scanning, designing, modelling, and printing, virtual reality, podcasting, and video editing
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload, and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Commitment to maintaining currency with library technologies, and ongoing professional development and training in relation to assigned work responsibilities
- Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to use policy and departmental procedures to problem solve
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and to demonstrate initiative
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Sitting at a desk and using a computer for long periods of time, and standing for long periods of time
- Moving between floors and campus buildings while transporting library materials on a regular basis
- Shelving and shifting books, moving book trucks, and lifting boxes or other material up to 15 kg
- Maintaining cleanliness of computers and equipment
- Working closely with the public in a constantly changing environment
- Requires night and/or weekend service point coverage on a rotational basis
The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.
Pay Band
$27.90 - $31.00 ( CUPE Grade 06 (90% - 100%) )
Salary rate
This Position is not subject to a 90% start rate for new Employees.
Location
Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)
# of Hires Needed
1
Organizational Unit
Thompson Rivers University -> University Library -> University Library
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:
Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website . External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.
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