With apologies for cross-posting. Short Term Assignment position for Library Technician at Capital Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Apply on the website: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/default.aspx?page=SubPage&category.Categories.1=363¢erContent.Id.0=6121 Click on "Jobs Open to the General Public" . Then, click on " Search Jobs". ___________________________________________________ Library Technician Job ID: 1002391 Casual, Full-Time, short assignment July 30, 2007 - January 11, 2008 Location: Halifax Infirmary Library Competition closes July 17, 2007 Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Manager of Library Services, the Library Technician is responsible for book acquisition, cataloguing, serials management, interlibrary loans and circulation. This position provides specialized reference and research services to professional staff, researchers and students. The Library Technicians plan and coordinate the work of library volunteers, advise and guide the library clerks, and in the absense of the Librarian, may assume temporary administration of the library operation. Qualifications * Successful completion of a recognized Library and Information Technician Program * Minimum of 2 years library experience * Academic Health Science Library experience preferred * Completion of a medical terminology course an asset * Knowledge of library procedures and resources * Proficient computer skills in current library computer systems and applications such as DBText, InMagic, Internet use, DOCLINE * Proficiency in word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications * Ability to use library technical equipment such as photocopiers, scanners and fax machine Hours of Work * Short Assignment Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly * Beginning July 30, 2007 until January 11, 2008 Salary Library Assistant: $17.3968 - $19.7691 hourly Closing Statement This is a NSGEU Bargaining Unit Position. Preference will be given to bargaining unit applicants for unionized positions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates being interviewed will be contacted. Interviews are typically held within three weeks of the closing date. Should you not be available within that time period, please indicate on your application or resume. We don't smoke here anymore! Penny Logan Manager Library Services Capital Health 1796 Summer St., Room 2212 Halifax, NS B3H 3A7 902-473-4383 Fax: 902-473-8651 [log in to unmask] Canada Needs A National Network of Libraries for Health Le Canada a besoin d'un Réseau national des bibliothèques pour la santé