Full-Time

Library Technician

Posted on Sep 29

Excel Hr

Ottawa, ON

Languages Bilingual

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Computer Applications Library classification system

Work Setting Public library

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Organized

Library Technicians Specific Skills

Assist library users in accessing basic library materials; Catalogue new library acquisitions under the direction of a librarian; Perform manual and on-line reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users; Assist librarians in giving tours and providing children's and other specialized library programs

Public Archive Technicians Specific Skills

Assist in developing inventories, forms and finding aids; Implement and update classification plans and records scheduling and disposal plans; Apply standards and policies for storage of records and archival materials; Codify and classify archival materials; Transfer materials from current to semi-current status or put into permanent storage; Purge, sort, reduce and sample archives; Research and retrieve archival materials; Participate in instructing and assisting users; Ensure that proper procedures are followed in the use of computerized document management systems; Put archival materials on microfilm or in databases

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