Library Technologist - Information Literacy & Student Engagement
Full-time Support Staff – 8 month contract
Reporting to the Executive Director, Library Services, the Library Technologist advances and enriches the library user experience by providing guidance and assistance to faculty, students, and staff of Nipissing University and Canadore College, and the community. Responsibilities include assisting library users with library services, access to information resources, provision of information literacy instruction sessions. The Library Technologist requires a strong understanding of record management and end-user experience within the ExLibris Alma/Primo environment. The Library Technologist is well-informed about new and emerging trends in the field of librarianship, information literacy, social media, and professional development in the profession.
The Library Technologist develops, designs, and oversees all library promotion, social media presence and coordinates student engagement activities. Additional responsibilities include the gathering and tracking of data, design and maintenance of forms and reports, and the consolidation of analytics connected with physical and digital experiences of the libraries supporting Nipissing University and Canadore College as required for internal and external use.
The Library Technologist is also responsible for training, providing instructive guidance, and mentoring other staff members with the shared responsibilities of the Library Service Desk: conducting effective reference interviews in person, phone or email in accordance to Library and Information Studies principles and guidelines; mentoring staff as they provide guidance to library users in the instruction of effective information searching strategies; guidance with procedures and practices associated with the Library Service Desk. They work in collaboration and consultation with a diverse team of library staff, librarians, Manager, Archives & Access Services, Executive Director in all service activities, planning new initiatives and projects and participation with library working groups.
The successful candidate will possess a Library Technician diploma from a recognized program and one year of directly related academic library experience; or a college diploma and two years of directly related library experience, preferably in an academic library; or an undergraduate degree and two years of directly related library experience, preferably in an academic library.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
