Campus Library Technician​/Learning Commons Assistant; TSWaterfro

Operational Support Campus Library Technician (TS8)/Learning Commons Assistant (TS8) Education eCampus/Sydney Waterfront Campus Sydney, Nova Scotia Department of Libraries and Learning Commons

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The Opportunity

Sydney, NS

Education and Training

Experienced

Seasonal

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs

Continuing Full-time position commencing approximately September 14, 2026

Final date to receive applications is 11:59PM, August 25th, 2026

Competition No

Salary range: $47,711.56 to $55,553.09 annually

• Actively promoting and supporting the delivery of all Libraries and Learning Commons services, programs, initiatives and activities at eCampus.
• Providing technology support for equipment and software such as Brightspace, Office 365, Press books, and library printers/scanners.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Libraries and Learning Commons on college-wide and consortia initiatives. This includes participating in working groups, committees, and projects to advance library and learning commons services.
• Supporting the success of campus events, activities and initiatives, such as orientations and convocation.

• Providing on-site and online library support to students, faculty, staff and community members by responding to various levels of research/reference questions. This includes helping users access and use library resources and making referrals to other relevant College supports.
• Using shared Novanet systems (e.g. Alma) to complete fulfilment activities such as processing library materials and equipment for loan and providing interlibrary loan, document delivery and reserve services.
• Supporting Accessible Format Texts (AFTs) by processing approved requests and supplying students with required materials.
• Supporting collection maintenance by maintaining accurate circulation data, receiving and processing new materials, and assisting with deselection projects.

• Providing learning support services, such as by providing support for note taking, study strategies, time management, and digital literacy, to individuals and groups.

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a diploma in Library and Information Technology.
• You have a minimum of 2 years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience.
• You have experience supporting and providing service to diverse user groups.
• You possess strong demonstrated experience with library applications, including library service platforms (Alma is an asset) and discovery services (Primo VE is an asset), specialized databases; internet resources and Lib Apps (e.g., Lib Guides).
• You have strong demonstrated computer literacy skills, including experience with Office 365 and Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace). Press books experience is considered an asset.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.
• Copyright and open educational resources (OER) experience is considered an asset.
• Experience with assistive technology e.g., alternate format texts (AFTs), text-to-speech software, accessibility features in desktop and web applications and equipment, is considered an asset.

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, logistics and events.
• Ability to assist learners in troubleshooting technology issues including Microsoft Office
  365, Learning Management Systems, equipment, scanners and printers, etc.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment; effective time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and understanding of confidentiality.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning to maintain currency in professional practice, emerging trends and technology.

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