Campus Library Technician (TS8) - IT Campus
Campus Library Technician (TS8) - IT Campus
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Job Description
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The Opportunity
Operational Support
Campus Library Technician (TS8)
Education
IT Campus
Halifax Nova Scotia
Department of Libraries and Learning Commons
Continuing Full Time Position: Commencing approximately August 11 2025
Application deadline is 11:59PM July 17 2025
Competition No. 2526-154
Salary range: $43468.12 to $50612.22 annually
What youll do
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager Student Services and functionally reporting to the Manager Libraries and Learning Commons and day-to-day guidance from the Campus Librarian you will:
- Deliver library and learning commons services including but not limited to:
- Answering various levels of in person and virtual reference questions.
- Supporting users in locating accessing and using resources.
- Providing technology and troubleshooting support.
- Working cooperatively to ensure campus community information and learning support needs are being met.
- Actively promoting and supporting in the delivery of all Libraries and Learning Commons services programs initiatives and activities.
- Support collection maintenance; collect and maintain usage statistics and service data; and provide user education during all transactions.
- Utilize Novanet systems to register library borrowers; circulation activities; provide document delivery and reserve services; and process library materials and equipment for loan.
- Collaborate with Central Libraries and Learning Commons on college-wide and consortia initiatives and participate in working groups committees and projects to advance library and learning commons services and meet required standards.
- Support and participate in student events such as Orientation Get Started Open House and Convocation. This role supports NSCC students employees and alumni as well as external library borrowers within library consortia and the broader community.
What youll need
Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
The minimum educational qualification for this position is a diploma in Library and Information Technology.
You have a minimum of one year (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a library environment. Academic library experience is considered an asset.
Demonstrated experience with academic integrity citation and referencing.
You possess strong demonstrated experience with library applications including library services platforms (ideally Novanet and Alma LSP) and discovery services (ideally Primo); online databases; internet resources; LibApps (e.g. LibGuides).
You have strong demonstrated computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.
Experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g. Brightspace) and Pressbooks is considered an asset.
Copyright and open educational resources (OER) experience is considered an asset.
Experience with assistive technology e.g. alternate format texts (AFTs) text-to-speech software accessibility features in desktop and web applications and equipment is considered an asset.
You have experience supporting and providing service to students and prospective students.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
You demonstrate a commitment to equity diversity inclusion accessibility and anti-racism.
You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization.
You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
You are a strong communicator.
You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services logistics and events.
You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in library applications including integrated library systems discovery layers subject guides and a variety of online databases and internet resources.
Ability to assist learners in troubleshooting technology issues including Microsoft Office365 Learning Management Systems equipment scanners and printers etc.
You have proven records and information management skills and abilities.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment; effective time management skills.
Strong attention to detail skills.
Demonstrated professionalism and understanding of confidentiality.
You are dedicated to life-long learning to maintain currency in professional practice emerging trends and technology.
A little bit about us
Nova Scotia Community College
We value Diversity and Inclusion
The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons Black/African Nova Scotians members of racially visible communities persons with disabilities persons of a minority sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.
All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process please follow this link.
Are you interested
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Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact Nikki Berrigan HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
