Library Technician - Contract - 17473
About the Opportunity
Our public sector client, located in Toronto, has a requirement for a Library Technician, Circulation, to assist during a period of increased workload.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Performing circulation duties, including check-in and check-out, using the SYMPHONY integrated library system
- Using the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel, to support library acquisitions, collection management, and library administration
- Labeling and processing physical library material as well as adding copies in the ILS
- Stack management, including shelving, preparing signs for library collections
- Preparing surplus library materials for disposal by creating and circulating lists of surplus library material; sending surplus library material to requesting libraries; boxes remaining surplus library material for disposal
- Preparing library materials for binding by creating and maintaining binding lists of designated library materials; preparing materials for binding; checking quality control when items are received and routing the materials to appropriate departments to ensure cataloguing/processing
- Preparing material for digitization
- General library support including shelving, retrieving and processing library mail, photocopying, and mailing out library material
- Other paraprofessional library duties as assigned by manager
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Strong English communication skills
- Valid security clearance at a level of Reliability
- Successful completion of at least two (2) years approved post-secondary school training in library science or some other specialty relevant to the position
- Six months experience, within the last 3 years, in circulating library material using one of the following major integrated library integrated systems: SYMPHONY, HORIZON, Innovative Interfaces, or Ex Libris
- Desirable experience:
- Experience in performing general library duties
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
- Experience in using the Circulation system of the SYMPHONY integrated library system
- Experience in cataloguing using the SYMPHONY integrated library system
About the Job
- Contract length: ASAP to Sept. 6, 2024
- Hours of work: 8am to 4pm
- Location: Toronto
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How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to government@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 17473.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
