City : Surrey

Category : 5000-Library

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

JOB OVERVIEW:  Associate Library Technician

To provide circulation services and a broad spectrum of front-line support.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a two-year Library Technician diploma from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution or combination of equivalent education, training and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using an integrated library system. 
• Ability to use tact and discretion with a variety of people and situations and work in a team environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. 
• Demonstrated keyboarding skills, understanding of computer concepts and terminology, and experience with word processing software and file management systems. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of library classification systems. 
• Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision to establish priorities, achieve deadlines, problem solve and function well under pressure. 
• Previous experience working in a public services environment.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and move materials on carts.

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Hours of Work

Monday, 4:45pm - 11:15pm, Friday, 1:45pm - 9:15pm, Sunday, 11:45am - 7:15pm. Two 15 minute paid breaks, one 30 minute unpaid meal break. Last shift dependent on final exams. There will be a two week layoff during Summer Intersession and two week layoff during Winter Intersession.

Salary Information

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.