Associate Library Technician

JOB OVERVIEW: Associate Library Technician

To provide circulation services and a broad spectrum of front-line support.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a two-year Library Technician diploma from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution or combination of equivalent education, training and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using an integrated library system.
• Ability to use tact and discretion with a variety of people and situations and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated keyboarding skills, understanding of computer concepts and terminology, and experience with word processing software and file management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of library classification systems.
• Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision to establish priorities, achieve deadlines, problem solve and function well under pressure.
• Previous experience working in a public services environment.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and move materials on carts.

HOURS OF WORK

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:45 PM – 9:15 PM. Two paid 15 minute breaks, one unpaid half hour meal break. Last shift dependent on final exams. There will be a two week layoff during Summer Intersession and two week layoff during Winter Intersession.

SALARY INFORMATION

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates.

Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59 PM on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.