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Please note that internal job postings are open only to current permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees and temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service.
Reporting to the Assistant University Librarian (AUL), the Library Technician, Circulation & Access Services role is responsible for the provision of circulation and access services. This position also provides support for e-reserves, interlibrary loans, and alternate formats requests as needed.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Circulation
- Provide circulation services using Omni/Primo and Alma library systems, including creating/maintaining membership records, processing fines, handling courier materials, and processing check-outs, renewals, and returns
- Provide general information services related to the library’s spaces, collections, website, catalogue, and other resources
- Participate in the creation of engaging displays and social media initiatives
- Provide day-to-day oversight and assignment of tasks to student monitors, as required
- Work with the Library Services team to create and maintain a welcoming environment
- Work scheduled shifts (e.g. afternoons, evenings, weekends) at the Dorothy H. Hoover Library and Library Learning Zone service desks for extended periods of time as scheduled based on service needs
E-Reserves & Interlibrary Loan Support
- In collaboration with other library staff, provide support for interlibrary loan and document delivery services, including reviewing and processing borrowing and lending requests
- Develop and update procedures for all scanning services in consultation with other Library staff
- Provide support for e-reserves service; scan and process e-reserve texts, archival and special collections, and other texts as required; optimize and edit texts using Adobe Acrobat and/or ABBYY Fine Reader
- Provide support for alternate formats scanning, as needed
Other
- Collect and maintain data and statistics related to position and duties
- Assist in the coordination and handling of library materials; may be required to lift and/or move objects of up to 5-15kgs, with the assistance of a book cart if required
- Assist the Assistant University Librarian in related tasks that contribute to the successful operation of Library Services
Qualifications:
- Library Technician diploma with one (1) year of related work experience or equivalent
- Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Strong computer skills, with a working knowledge of the Alma, Primo, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with electronic reserves systems and relevant OCR software an asset
- A general knowledge of art and design
- Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Willing and able to work evening and weekend shifts as required
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty
Compensation: OPSEU Unit 1, Appendix A, Grade A2; $23.48 to $32.29 per hour
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, must be willing to work evening shifts and weekends. This is a temporary contract with an expected end date of August 5th, 2026.
Mode of Work: On Campus
Interested internal permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 or temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service applicants are invited to submit an updated *resume and cover letter (PDF) , no later than Tuesday August 5th, 2025.
- Please upload your resume and cover letter as one PDF. Please name your upload: FirstName_LastName-Job Code
As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
We encourage members of designated equity-deserving groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire.
In order to alleviate the under-representation of racialized and Indigenous administrators, priority in hiring will be given to qualified racialized and Indigenous persons who self-identify as such in the application process. This initiative is a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
OCAD University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact People & Culture for more information or refer to OCAD U’s Policy of Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.
