Hello colleagues,
Please see below for a new job opportunity for a library technician at Capital Health!
Best,
Lara
http://www.careerbeacon.com/search/en/-1/-1/-1/-1/0/-1/-1/-1/-1/0/3/MB1502102323
Job Location: Halifax City
Job ID: 1019433
Dept ID: LIBN NSH HOSP LIBR
Location: Nova Scotia Hospital
Close Date: 2015-02-24
Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.
Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Library Services, and the day-to-day supervision of the Librarian Educator, the Library Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of library systems in the areas of book acquisition, cataloguing, serials management, interlibrary loans and circulation. This position provides highly specialized reference and research services to professional staff, researchers and students. All technical service functions are coordinated by the Library Technicians. The Library Technicians may plan and coordinate the work of library volunteers and in the absence of the Librarian, may assume temporary administration of the library operation. The incumbent will also assist with patient education pamphlet process as required.
Qualifications:
* Successful completion of a recognized Library and Information Technician Program
* Minimum of 2 years library experience or equivalent
* 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, LibGuides
* Proficiency in word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications
* Ability to use library technical equipment such as photocopiers, scanners and fax machine
* Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Hours of Work:
* Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Salary: Library Technician:
$20.8218 - $23.6612 hourly
Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position.
This is a NSGEU Bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
We will contact you should you be selected for an interview. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.
Capital Health is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment that promotes our vision - Healthy people, healthy communities.
Capital Health Tobacco Reduction policy requires no smoking, vaping or tobacco use on the property or during staff-led patient outings. This means not using any tobacco products, other smoked or heated substances, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), cigars, pipes, vape pens and other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) at any time.
Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.
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Lara Killian, MA, MLIS, AHIP
Librarian Educator - Patient Education
Nova Scotia Hospital Library
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Tel: 902-464-3144
Fax: 902-464-4804
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