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JOB POSTING
JOB ID #: 8208
Library Technician
Public Health Services
Planning & Business Improvement
1 James Street South, 8TH Floor
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside
HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
GRADE: F
SALARY/HOUR: $24.405 - $26.527 per hour
- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.
STATUS/LENGTH: Full-Time Temporary
- Note: This vacancy is for a period of 6 months due to a special project.
Job Description ID #: 949
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Manager of Applied Research and Evaluation, and under the guidance and direction of the Library Coordinator, is responsible for providing support for library services in the provision of evidence based research to all public health staff, including current awareness services, cataloguing functions, performing literature searches and development and maintenance of online library services.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of a community College Library Technician diploma, and minimum one (1) year experience in a library setting
Thorough knowledge and understanding of automated library information systems and electronic information resources
Solid understanding of cataloguing principles and advanced cataloguing and classification skills and ability to adapt existing schemes to unique public health needs
Familiarity with InMagic DBTextworks & Web Publisher Pro and Docline Interlibrary Loan system.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self management, accountability, flexibility and adaptability
Demonstrated skills to use online searching databases and web resources such as PubMed, EBSCO and Ovid platforms
Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, scheduling and presentation applications
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
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The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace.
It is the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above with their application for this competition and ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they may not be considered. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this posting is open to all applicants.
The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for dismissal.
Please apply on or before:
06/27/2012
City of Hamilton -
11 months ago
