Library Acquisitions Technician

Library acquisitions and serials processing define this Technician position with the Library of Parliament’s Collection Development section. The work model is hybrid, with weekly on-site presence.

Reporting to the Manager, Collection Development, the incumbent supports efficient resource addition and reliable catalogue access for parliamentary work. Responsibilities involve acquisitions, supplier communications, orders, claims, renewals, holdings data, and physical or electronic materials. Candidates must be bilingual in English and French.

• Monitor orders, claims, renewals, vendors, and cancellations
• Update holdings and bibliographic information systems
• Resolve title, format, frequency, and publication changes
• Receive, verify, track, and withdraw library resources
• Prepare inventories and supporting documentation for materials

• Library and Information Technology diploma or acceptable equivalent
• Experience managing acquisitions and bibliographic records
• Experience monitoring suppliers and library resource orders
• Experience using ticketing systems for workflows
• Experience conducting bibliographic research in varied environments

Bring acquisitions, supplier coordination, and bibliographic data experience to the Library of Parliament’s collection development operations.