City : Surrey

Category : 5000-Library

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

We are currently seeking an Interim Audiovisual Technician to join our Library team.

Job Overview

Consult with patrons to assess and determine audiovisual equipment, computer and software needs; reserve audiovisual equipment and computer software; instruct patrons and staff on the use of audiovisual and computer equipment; troubleshoot, repair and maintain audiovisual and computer equipment. Provide equipment purchase consultation and digital media transfer services.  Maintain booking system for audiovisual/computer equipment and software; co-ordinate external courier deliveries of audiovisual materials; perform library circulation functions.

Education and Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated experience using an automated circulation system.  
• Demonstrated ability to use tact and discretion with a variety of people and situations and work in a team environment.  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively 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 system.  
• Demonstrated 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.  
• Demonstrated experience in operating, troubleshooting and performing basic repair and maintenance on a variety of audiovisual, camera and computer equipment.  
• Ability to adapt to changing equipment and software technologies.  
• Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds and to move equipment on carts.  
• Proven ability to train users and coworkers in the operation of equipment and software, including adaptive equipment for users with special needs.  
• Experience working with adaptive equipment for users with special needs.

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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.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.