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Library Assistant (Casual) Department: Natural Resources Competition #5016SB-CB Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter, please quote competition number, department and competition name. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Duties: Under the direction of the Librarian, the Library Assistant participates in the provision of specialized support information services to departmental staff, staff of other provincial departments as well as representatives of all other levels of government, business & industry, academic community, institutions and the general public. Complex duties include the cataloguing and classifying of library materials while maintaining and troubleshooting the library's online catalogue; circulation of journals for head office and satellite offices; assisting with reference; copying reports and maps, daily financial operations of the unit - invoicing, ordering, deposit reports, tracking invoices and other duties as required. The variety and scope of these functions require specialized skills and training. Qualifications: Grade XII plus Community College diploma in Library Technology or equivalent experience. Candidates must be able to provide high quality client services and be willing to work as part of a team. Applicants must be highly motivated, possess a very high level of accuracy, have strong organizational and analytical skills and be able to work independently. Must have a demonstrated ability to use tools necessary to provide technical services. Knowledge of MARC cataloguing formats and familiarity with standard library bibliographic systems is essential. Must have excellent online searching skills, basic computer skills, and knowledge of office procedures. Please Note: This is a casual position for approximately six months. Salary: $15.00/hour Closing Date: February 13, 2007 Applications/resumes can be sent to: Human Resources Division, Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 698 1701 Hollis Street, 2nd Floor, Founders Square Building Halifax, NS B3J 2T9 Fax: (902) 424-3222 Email: [log in to unmask] Submissions must be received by mail or delivery by 4:30 P.M. on the closing date. Submissions must be received by fax or email by midnight on the closing date. Tracy Lenfesty Librarian Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 698, 1701 Hollis Street, 3rd floor Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2T9 Canada phone: (902) 424 1290 fax: (902) 424 7735 email: [log in to unmask]