Library Technician: Acquisitions/Cataloguing (Terrace Campus)

Coast Mountain College serves six First Nations in Northwest British Columbia: Haida, Tsimshian (Ts'msyen), Nisga'a, Haisla, Gitxsan, Wet'suwet'en, and have the Tahltan nation as close neighbours. CMTN acknowledges the traditional territories its campuses reside on.

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace Campus, invites applications for a full-time continuing Library Technician: Acquisitions/Cataloguing. This position will require a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.   Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff Scale, Level 8 ($2,207.10 biweekly) plus a comprehensive benefits plan. 

Coast Mountain College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage all applications from First Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and people with disabilities. Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.

As part of the library reference team, this position performs library support involving assistance in the provision of circulation, reference, catalogue, resource and other services. In additional this position is responsible for library acquisitions and the financial aspects involved.

Illustrative sample of tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Cataloguing functions such as locating and processing catalogue material for all campuses ensuring accuracy, editing as required
• Perform acquisition tasks (i.e.: set-up/maintain bibliographic and authoritative records, order and track materials, prepare and package materials for shipping)
• Daily circulation of all print and non-print materials and inter-campus and inter-library loans
• General maintenance of the library facility in Terrace
• Reference services, bibliographic and technical instructions (i.e. use of online journal databases, library catalog, and government documents, etc.)
• Maintaining academic reserves
• Daily library system and equipment troubleshooting
• Other related duties of similar scope and complexity as required

A minimum of a Library Technician diploma along with two years of related experience (experience in an academic library is preferred) and one year of experience in bookkeeping, purchasing and acquisitions. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Required skills and abilities include:

• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Colleague, e-mail)
• Intuitive and service oriented with exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Exceptional time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail to effectively and efficiently manage multiple demands with varying deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work efficiently under pressure with multiple deadlines and frequent interruptions
• Collegial and professional with the demonstrated ability to communicate patiently and effectively with a diverse range of people and situations
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for the best practices in equity, diversity and inclusion

To apply please send a cover letter, quoting competition #24.045B, and an updated resume to:

Coast Mountain College, Human Resources, Email: apply@coastmountaincollege.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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