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This is the case with many other Library Tech=Librarian postings all over Canada. It seems some organizations don't realize the value of librarians. So, should we run a campaign to uplift or focus on the image of an Librarian? Or be passive observers? Manisha Khetarpal 780 849 1915 >From: "Leo J. Deveau" <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: Questions about recent Job Posting >Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 15:45:40 -0300 > >Hi everyone, > >Re. below, concerning this recent job posting that came on the APLA list >from the Pictou County Health Authority, it raises the question as to where >the heck the professional line is between the role of the professional >ŒLibrarian¹ and the role of ŒLibrary Technican.¹ I know this is a >contentious issue for some. This posting reads like a committee seeking to >fill a position that has too much work and too little pay. Just an >observation. > >Cheers, >Leo >------------ > >On 7/7/04 3:13 PM, "ARH_Library" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > PICTOU COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY > > LIBRARY TECHNICIAN > > > > Job Summary: Under the direction of the Library Committee and reporting >to > > the Director of Quality Management, the Library Technician is >responsible for > > providing library services to all staff and affiliates of the Pictou >County > > Health Authority. The Library Technician will manage reference >services, > > journal subscriptions, document delivery, collection development, >circulation, > > statistics, and library promotion within the organization. The Library > > Technician will also provide clerical support for an onsite clinic for >the > > equivalent of one day per week. > > > > Qualifications: > >> > > * Library Technician diploma from an accredited program is required. > > * Computer skills including Microsoft Office and demonstrated internet > > searching ability required. > > * > > * Excellent organizational and time management skills required. > > * > > * Knowledge of medical reference sources, both print and online >required. > > * > > * Demonstrated ability to market library services required. > > * > > * Competence in meeting management and team building. > > * > > * Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. > > * > > * Demonstrated ability to function autonomously. > > * > > * Previous work attendance may be considered. > > * An equivalent combination of education and experience may be >considered for > > this position. >________________________________________________ > >Leo J. Deveau M.Ed., MLIS >9 Chestnut Avenue >Wolfville, Nova Scotia >B4P-1V7 >____________________________________________________ > _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963