Job Description

Competition Number

S181379P

Position Title

Library Technician 2 - Library Services And Operations Assistant

Position Number

S99465

Employee Group

Staff

Position Status

Regular Full-Time

Start Date

06/09/2025

End Date (if applicable)

Department

Library

Additional Notes

Location

North Vancouver

Working with us

At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in

Envisioning

and

Illuminating 2030

, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC's Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.

About the role

NATURE

AND

SCOPE

OF

WORK

An incumbent in this position supports the Library Services Supervisor in managing library services and operations. Key responsibilities include ensuring physical library resources are accessible through effective borrower services, materials maintenance, and daily oversight of the library environment as a space that supports student learning and faculty work. This position also provides front-line support, referrals, and information services that includes the explanation of circulation guidelines and the use of a variety of library tools such as the library discovery system, student room bookings, and interlibrary loans.

This position involves participation in public service duties at the Library Services Desk, managing supply orders, and assisting with onboarding and training staff. The incumbent also supports library processes and the physical environment while ensuring quality assurance for collections and patron records. Responsibilities include managing the inventory, running reports, analyzing and reporting related data, and coordinating projects.

The incumbent receives direction from the Library Services Supervisor, guidance and training from the Library Systems Analyst, and the Technical Services Supervisor, and reports to the University Librarian.

SOME

ILLUSTRATIVE

EXAMPLES

OF

DUTIES

Uses the Integrated Library System (ILS) to perform a wide variety of functions, including: check-out and check-in of items; creating, verifying and editing patron records; creating or modifying brief bibliographic and item records; circulation functions such as placing holds or creating on-the-fly records; generating lists as necessary for library services operations and projects. With guidance from the Library Services Supervisor uses the integrated library system to input the library hours. Assists the Library Services Supervisor in staff scheduling tasks. In consultation with librarians, the Library Systems Analyst, Technical Services Supervisor and the Library Services Supervisor, revises and develops procedures, and maintains well-organized documentation.

Experience, competencies & qualifications

Completion of a two-year Library Technology diploma comparable to the programs offered at Langara College and University of the Fraser Valley. Two years of relevant library experience.

For more information

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Benefits

At Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life. Take a

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Posting Detail Information

Days and Hours of Work

Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm. This position may include working evenings and weekends based on departmental needs.

Bridge Period (if applicable)

Pay Group

16

Salary

$4525 per month based on 35 hours per week (with increments up to $5086)

Union

MoveUP

Job Open Date

05/26/2025

Job Close Date

05/30/2025

Open Until Filled

No