<p>Position Information</p> <p>Position Number S00404 Position Title Library Technician, Public Services Division/Portfolio Teaching & Learning Innovations Department/Program Library Location Salmon Arm Other Flexible Work Options Your Opportunity</p> <p>Under the limited supervision of the Campus Librarian, and in coordination with the Campus Library Coordinator, the Library Technician, Public Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the public area of the Campus Library; assisting library users with library processes; providing exceptional library service; maintaining the collection and local area files; maintaining campus media bookings; completing assigned project work.</p> <p>Functions and Duties</p> <ol> <li> <p>Charges, discharges and renews library materials including circulating laptops and other equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains and accesses library accounts and records</p> </li><li> <p>Assists all library users, including students, employees and the general public by telephone, electronically or face-to-face; handles queries in a sensitive and timely manner and refers to the Campus Library Coordinator, Librarian or other resources as appropriate</p> </li><li> <p>Helps library users to locate materials, search for information using the online catalogue, research databases, and web search engines, properly cite sources, use library equipment including microfilm/fiche readers, photocopiers and printers and with routine productivity software and institutional computer accounts</p> </li><li> <p>Collects and records payments, fines and fees; provides change as required; assists the Campus Library Coordinator with the regular accounting and depositing of monies from the public service area</p> </li><li> <p>Issues Okanagan College photo ID to students; processes payment for replacement cards; communicates errors to Facilities and Business Services</p> </li><li> <p>In the absence of the Campus Library Coordinator is responsible for the overall operation of the library and for library opening and closing procedures; coordination and scheduling of circulation activities; interaction with other campus libraries; updating of library hours information; ordering and maintaining of supplies for public area operations; overseeing of computer, media and other Library equipment; collection of monies; accounting and depositing of monies from the public services area</p> </li><li> <p>Processes requests for library material, including sending out periodical articles to library users as required</p> </li><li> <p>Prepares intercampus deliveries and assigns materials to the most time-effective delivery</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for coordinating media booking requests; processes internal media requests; distributes materials and notifies instructors; liaises with library staff on other campuses as necessary</p> </li><li> <p>Communicates library polices to library users</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains the photocopier and microfiche/film reader-printer, laser printer, circulating laptops and other library equipment; troubleshoots technical issues and refers to IT Services, as required</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in maintenance of collections including sensitizing and labeling materials; shelving and shelf reading of materials; preparing boxes and file folders; and assisting with collection inventory</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for recording statistics for reference and library space use</p> </li><li> <p>Completes minor emergency repairs; refers other damaged materials to the Campus Librarian for assessment</p> </li><li> <p>Updates the periodical collection including print and microform, company annual reports and reference publication filing; monitors missing periodical issues and obtaining replacement copies</p> </li><li> <p>Communicates with Library Technical Services staff on problems related to the collections</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains local area files; clips and labels local newspaper articles; matches clipping file material with existing subject headings and recommends new subject headings; uses the integrated library system(ILS) cataloguing module to enter new clipping files in the catalogue</p> </li><li> <p>Promotes library programs and services through production of displays and the creation of guides, handouts and publicity information as assigned</p> </li><li> <p>Ensures appropriate maintenance of Library public service area facilities, technology and equipment (i.e. laptops, photocopiers, computers) by reporting issues, submitting work requests, and coordinating with the appropriate department</p> </li><li> <p>When the Campus Library Coordinator is not working, runs automated library system reports to generate library notices to users and responds to requests or questions about these notices; removes flags from the student registration system and issues clearances; maintains records for billings and fines</p> </li><li> <p>Monitors student employees in the absence of the Campus Library Coordinator</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other duties as assigned</p> </li></ol> <p>Education and Experience</p> <p>Must possess a Library Technician diploma. A minimum of 2 years related post-secondary library experience required.</p> <p>Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of automated library systems </li><li>Proficiency with MS Office programs </li><li>Technical aptitude for learning new systems and software and propensity for life-long learning to ensure technical </li></ul> <p>currency</p> <ul> <li>Ability to work effectively with limited supervision </li><li>Ability to provide a high level of customer service, to handle user complaints and suggestions, and to resolve conflict </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications Desired Start Date 08/25/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Schedule</p> <p>May through August:</p> <ul> <li>Monday to Thursday, 2:00-6:00 </li><li>Friday, 12:00-4:00 </li></ul> <p>Sept through April:</p> <ul> <li>Monday to Friday, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm </li></ul> <p>Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range: $48,994-$55,947 annually. Salary will be prorated based on FTE. Appointment Type Support - Regular Part-time Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current support staff bargaining chair person and People Services if they want a union observer present during interviews and final selection of candidates.</p> <p>This position is .57 FTE (i.e., 20 hours per week)</p> <p>Employee Group Support</p>