Library Technician

Library Technician - Part Time for federal government client, North York.

Job Type : Temporary.

Initial Term : ASAP for approximately 3 months, with possibility of extension.

Target Compensation : $24 Per Hour.

Regular Work Hours : 8 am to 4 pm, not including .5 hour unpaid lunch break, 3 days per week (22.5 hours per week).

Work Location : 100% onsite at Client's North York facility, near TTC station. Parking also available.

Ergonomic Requirements : In addition to regular desk work, there will be occasional lifting of light to medium weights; standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, and overhead reaching; climbing step stools or small ladders; pushing a trolley; and other off-desk work related to library stack management.

Responsibilities Summary :

• To provide general library support including circulation, shelving, retrieving and mailing out library materials, and receiving and processing incoming library mail.
• Perform circulation duties, including check-in and check-out, using SYMPHONY integrated library system.
• Record transactions related to library acquisitions, collection management, and library administration into online system. Update, maintain and produce reports from MS Excel spreadsheets.
• Label and process physical library material, and add copies into ILS.
• Stack management, including shelving, and preparing signs for library collections.
• Prepare library materials for digitization.
• Prepare surplus library materials for disposal by creating and circulating lists of surplus library material; sending surplus library material to requesting libraries; and boxing remaining surplus library material for disposal.
• Additional library technician responsibilities as required.

Qualifications :

Education : Completion of at least 2+ years approved post-secondary education in library science.

Required Work Experience : At least 6+ months of recent, continuous experience in shelving and cataloguing library materials.

Technical and Language Skills Requirements :

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel (will be tested).
• Strong data entry skills (will be tested).
• Familiarity with SYMPHONY, HORIZON, Innovative Interfaces, or Ex Libris integrated library systems, including Circulation and Serials Control functions. Work experience in SYMPHONY ILS an asset.
• Proficient English communication skills, both written and verbal, including satisfactory business writing skills and professional telephone manners.

Task -Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes :

• Demonstrated work experience performing general library duties.
• Punctual, responsible, and reliable. Demonstrated record of professional conduct and strong work ethic.
• Pleasant and courteous: demonstrated commitment to client service and professional representation of the organization.
• Proven ability to professionally handle confidential information and exercise good judgement in the interpretation and application of instructions and organization policy.
• Superior attention to detail, and organized, methodical approach to completion of tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a team, and liaise effectively with a wide and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Requirements :

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
• Ability to work 100% onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
• Ability to complete a satisfactory Federal Government security check, including a Fingerprint Check, prior to assignment start. Please note that Marberg will reimburse for the cost of the Fingerprint Check upon Client request for interview and submission of approved Expense Receipts.
• Provision of certification of AODA and OHSA online training course completion prior to assignment start.
• Additional satisfactory Background Checks, Technical Skills Evaluations, and Employment References as required.

Application Notes :

Recommended Application Date: We kindly request that you submit your resume as soon as possible, as our client will not accept new applications after Wednesday, October 9. We are screening and shortlisting candidates immediately and qualified applications may be contacted same day as date of application.