At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.
Reporting to the Manager, Quality, Strategy and Analysis, the Library Clerk will provide efficient operation and responsive services to clients of the Learning Resource Centre (LRC).
What you will be doing:
- Assist with the daily operations of the print and non-print circulation unit as well as any required audio-visual equipment;
- Provide reference services for users;
- Provide information on and awareness of the LRC services and resources to the college community;
- Assist with the implementation of electronic library resources;
- Liaise with faculty members as required to support curriculum needs
- Monitor and maintain LRC computer lab, photocopiers, seminar areas, viewing area, and related equipment within the LRC area;
- Invigilate exams for students by setting up test rooms and equipment as required, and ensuring that students follow the agreed exam procedures according to exam requirements;
- Create accounts and assignments in MIS for student library clerks, as well as peers and community tutors college wide;
- Coordinate and conduct mandatory LRC training for new student library clerk employees
- Organize student library clerk schedules and assign tasks for manager review and approval
- Contact faculty for community and peer tutor recommendations and match and assign tutors to students;
- Assist new tutor hire through the College mandatory training and onboarding; and
- Assist in updating and maintaining the Tutoring Program’s guidelines, and support materials
A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.
What you will need to be considered:
- Two (2) year Diploma in Office Administration, Library Technician or a related/relevant field;
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a library setting; and experience in cataloguing; and
- Familiarity with integrated library systems.
The successful candidate will be detail orientated, adaptable and well organized. They will also have good customer service skills, communication skills, and time management skills.
What Northern has to offer:
- Defined benefit pension plan;
- Professional development opportunities;
- Wellness programs; and
- Employee Assistance Program.
The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal record check.
As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.
Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resource Services department at [email protected] or call us at 705-235-3211 ext. 2136. Information received relating to the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Northern College values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer.
To apply, submit your cover letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/.
While we thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Applications received after the close date will not be considered.
