LIBRARY TECHNICIAN – ACCESS SERVICES AND COPYRIGHT, Chancellor Paterson Library, Competition #COPE-22-09, Thunder Bay ON

Category: 
Administrative/Staff Positions
Campus: 
Thunder Bay
Department: 
Library
Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 4:30pm

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN – ACCESS SERVICES AND COPYRIGHT

Chancellor Paterson Library

Thunder Bay Campus

Full-Time Permanent

COPE, Level 6 (Under Review)

 

Competition #COPE-22-09

 

The Library Technician - Access Services and Copyright will provide user-centred support at the library’s online and in-person service points. This work will include promptly and thoroughly answering email and phone inquiries, staffing the integrated services desk, and participating in the OCUL Ask a Librarian chat. In addition to reference and research support, the Library Technician will maintain patron records and facilitate the circulation of library materials by brief cataloguing, charging, discharging and renewing materials. Services work will also include processing and distributing Lakehead identification cards, processing PaperCut and Makerspace payments and supporting community access to library resources.

 

The incumbent will manage copyright clearance status and compliance for reading list and reserve materials at Lakehead University Libraries. The Library Technician will work closely with the Manager, Access Services to ensure compliance with copyright law and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of copyright as it relates to reading list processing.

 

 

Support for other Library Technicians at our various locations will also be required as needed.

 

Requirements:

Library Technician Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

 

Other qualifications include:

Experience working with an integrated library system (ILS) such as Alma (Ex Libris);

Experience providing reference and research services in an academic environment;

Advanced internet and online database searching skills;

Knowledge of Canadian copyright laws;

Experience with all MS Office software, Google Drive, Windows;

Effective communication skills;

Demonstrated customer service skills;

Good organizational and time management skills;

Knowledge of best practices related to accessibility and working with diverse populations

 

Interestedapplicants are invited to submit a single PDF document quoting competition # COPE-22-09, containing a cover letter, resume, along with the contact information of three professional references by 4:30 p.m. on June 14, 2022 to:                                             

 

                                                            Office of Human Resources

Email: careers@lakeheadu.ca

 

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

 

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. 

 

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.