Nova Scotia Department of Education posting for
Library Assistant III
Location: Halifax
Department: Education, Corporate Policy
Please Quote Competition # 210526-CB
In your cover letter, please quote department and competition number.
If you are applying by email, please quote the competition number in the
subject line.
This job posting is initially restricted to NSGEU bargaining unit
employees. Applicants must clearly indicate in their covering letter or
resume that he/she is currently a NS Government Civil Service employee
and a member of the NSGEU. Failure to do so means that your application
will not be given first consideration and will only be included if
external applications are pursued. Prior to applying for this
restricted position, you can confirm your employment status through your
Employee Self-Service (ESS) access.
Applications from non-bargaining unit applicants are encouraged and
will be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit
applicants.
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 facilitates
the provision of technical and information services within a busy and
dynamic departmental library. Responsibilities include the maintenance
of library and departmental databases including producing reports. The
Library Assistant orders books for all divisions in the department
including the processing of all related invoices, bills and the handling
of all financial aspects of these transactions. The Library Assistant
maintains the library’s journal collection; corrects problems with
periodical subscriptions and standing orders, manages circulation
including overdues, and responds to incoming inquiries. The Library
Assistant maintains the Authorized Learning Resources collection in a
unique (SQL) database. This position involves the cataloguing of library
materials, including both original and copy cataloguing and provides
input on various cataloguing issues. The Library Assistant assists with
the provision of information and reference services to a diverse
clientele of library users. Shelving, shelf reading and other tasks
related to the operation of the library are also performed.
Qualifications:
Grade 12; plus completion of a library assistant course; plus 4 years
related experience after course completion; or an acceptable equivalent
combination of training and experience. Demonstrated competency with
library databases including DB/Textworks (Inmagic Genie), and
proficiency in the use of WordPerfect, Windows, Groupwise, and Internet.
Excellent organization and customer service skills are required in this
position. The incumbent will also demonstrate the ability to work
independently and as part of a team. Some heavy lifting of books and
boxes of materials is required. Experience with an SQL- based end
system, SAP or Excel would be an asset.
Classification Range: TE 16
Salary Range: $36,057 - $41,982
Closing Date: 9 February 2010
This is a full-time opportunity
Notes: Applications/resumes can be sent to:
Human Resources CSU
c/o Department of Education
PO Box 578, Halifax, NS B3J 2S9
Fax: (902) 424-0657
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Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce which is representative, at all
levels, of the people of Nova Scotia. We are a welcoming workplace and
welcome applications from Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities,
African Nova Scotians, other Racially Visible Persons, and Women in
occupations or positions where they are under represented. All
applicants who are members of an employment equity group are encouraged
to self identify.
Lynn Duquette
Librarian
Nova Scotia Department of Education
2021 Brunswick Street,
P.O. Box 578
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2S9
(902) 424-5264
fax (902) 424-0519
