Competition #2011-38
Student Library Technician

REQUIRED BY: Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority

LOCATION: APSEA Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia

POSITION SCOPE: The Student Library Technician will become familiar with the operation of a specialized education library and provide assistance in all aspects of daily operation in the library.  The position will interest an individual who is self-motivated, works independently, has excellent organizational skills and exercises a high degree of diplomacy.

DUTIES:                    

• Circulation of library materials (loan, return, and shelve library materials)
• Reference desk assistance (in-person, telephone, and E-mail inquiries)
• Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail including internal mail
• Assist library users with the library database
• Bind large print materials
• Process and ship ILL materials
• Organize and ship student materials
• Update and modify bibliographic records
• Plan and prepare the September library display

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current student who is returning to school in September 2011
• Enrolled in a Library and Information Technology Program, Masters of Library and Information Management or similar post-secondary program
• Strong knowledge and understanding of bibliographic records
• Excellent oral communication.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy materials.
• Previous library experience beneficial.
• Previous experience in customer service or equivalent is an asset.

 TERM: YCW Position from June 20, 2011 to August 26, 2011 (10 weeks)

 SALARY: $12.00 per hour.

Please quote Competition Number 2011-38 and submit letter of application, current curriculum vitae and names of three current references to be received by noon on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 to;

Bertram R. Tulk, EdD
Superintendent
APSEA
5940 South Street
Halifax, NS   B3H 1S6
fax: 902-424-5819
e-mail: apsea@apsea.ca