Librarian Technical Services

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for the content management, cataloging, and metadata of the College library materials. The position evaluates, acquires, catalogs and provides access to a wide variety of published materials. It is also responsible for the development and care of collections of existing published materials and the assessment and acquisition of new materials.

Duties & Responsibilities

 

1. Processes and ensures access to all library materials through the accurate cataloging and classifying of materials according to library standards. Ensures access is accurate, up-to-date and operating correctly.
2. Coordinates the collection of library materials including weeding, shifting and circulation changes.
3. Coordinates with the technical librarian regarding acquisitions, cataloging, catalog maintenance, etc. to maintain and enhance access to all physical and electronic library materials.
4. Recommends the acquisition of books, periodicals and audio-visual, interactive media and other materials for inclusion in library collection. Assesses donated materials to determine condition and appropriateness for addition to the College Library.
5. Participates in the development of strategies for acquiring new library materials and in the planning and evaluation of library services.
6. Responds to enquiries and provides general reference and information and research services to students, faculty and staff.
7. Provides instruction in library research, the use of information research and information competency skills as well as in-library orientations. Provides training on cataloging standards and procedures to all library staff.
8. Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids. Develop taxonomies using various information and data sources.
9. Supervises assigned staff and participates in the recruitment, promotion, evaluation, training and development, and performance management of staff within the scope defined by College policy and the Collective Agreements.
10. Performs other library-related duties as required.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• An A.L.A. accredited MLS/MLIS degree.
• At least two (2) years of recent specialized experience, knowledge and course work in library technical services activities and procedures including acquisitions, serials, processing and cataloguing
• Thorough knowledge of, and experience with, the content and formats of a wide variety of print and electronic information resources applicable to community college library services.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer applications including electronic databases, search engines, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise leadership and, as required, provide task supervision and act as the person in charge.
• Active participation in ongoing professional development activities to enhance professional skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a constantly changing environment.
• Web development skills an asset.
• Flexibility and resourcefulness in carrying out assignments in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork.
• Excellent service philosophy.
• Evidence of ability to work creatively and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage a technical services department including the supervision of personnel, creation of policies and procedures, management of materials budgets and tracking of expenses.
• Ability to perform cataloguing of all library materials using automated bibliographic databases, LC Classification, LCSH, AACRII cataloguing rules and MARC coding.
• Proven familiarity in using electronic reference and cataloguing tools and sources such as automated public catalogues, computers, CD-ROM products, remote databases, the Internet, online bibliographic utilities and Z39.50 protocols.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and staff, as well as IT staff, vendors and other ILS users and users’ groups.
• Ability to provide leadership to a technical services department team in a changing technological environment.
• Ability to work as an essential member of both the technical services department team as well as the Library Management Group.

 

Supplemental Information

The VCC Library is looking for a librarian to conduct original and revised cataloguing for a limited-term special project of 60-75 hours assisting in the indigenization of VCC Library's collection. The successful candidate would be responsible for proposing new subject classification for several hundred books currently housed in the LCC "E" section that better reflect the subject-matter of the material. In addition, the successful candidate would be responsible for providing a summary project report. Experience cataloguing Indigenous materials would be an asset. Schedule is flexible. Vancouver Community College is committed to maintaining a work force that represents the diverse community we serve and we encourage all qualified applicants.