Technical Services Librarian

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Consider this great opportunity with the Civil Law Division, Law Library, where you will oversee and carry out the processing and cataloging of legal material while exploring and integrating new innovative library technology.

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About the job

• This position offers flexibility in work hours, within reason of operational requirements for Library operations.
• With the variety of responsibilities for the Technical Services Librarian position, there is considerable growth opportunities within the OPS such as internal courses, communities of practice, and the variety of tasks within the position itself
• The OPS offers flexible vacation time depending on operational requirements.
• MAG Legal Information Services (Law Library) has a digital first outlook regarding procurement of legal research resources, with high prioritization of online resources over print.

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In this challenging role, you will:
• maintain daily library functions in the areas of Library Operations, Records and Information Management, Research & Reference, Vendor & Library Collection Duties and Administrative Duties
• establish and implement procedures to coordinate all functions of library technical services
• research and resolve various automated cataloging problems and refer difficult or unusual situations to the Library Manager and Justice Technology Staff
• order and process print and online law library materials, assess their value to the collection and retrieve and archive them for the library collection
• keep abreast of technical and other developments and trends in the Library and Information Services, Records Management
• maintain Library statistics and coordinate with Web Services Librarian as required
• assist with reference/research questions, administrative duties as required

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What you bring to the team

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

You can:
• bring your forward thinking, digital mindset and innovative ideas to streamline processes and standardize service offerings
• communicate and deal effectively with a wide range of individuals to research and complete projects and resolve issues dealing with Library Operations, Records and Information Management, Research & Reference, Vendor & Library Collection Duties and Administrative Duties
• work independently and as part of a team

Analytical, Problem Solving and Organizational Skills:

You can:
• suggest continuous operational improvement
• contribute to innovative thinking and adapt to innovation and modernization with regards to emerging library and information services field
• investigate and resolve problems from issue intake to resolving the problem, within a multi-stakeholder environment, especially with vendors, users, staff, and management
• curate current awareness services
• develop standard operating procedures for all Library Technical Services and Circulation
• back up support for Web Services Librarian and Reference Librarian when needed for various tasks as well as take on reference shifts to complete legal research requests
• work with vendors to place orders and resolve issues with subscriptions across MAG
• support administrative duties by completing cost-recovery Journals to office managers, reconcile invoices and assist with general bookkeeping
• perform multiple tasks concurrently with attention to detail
• prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities

Specialized Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of library administration usually attained through a graduate program such as Masters of Library Science (MLS), Masters of Library Science (MLS), Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Masters of Information Science (MIS) or Masters of Information (MI) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program
• You have advanced bibliographic and cataloging knowledge and training to prepare bibliographic records
• You can classify and catalog the collection's print and electronic resources Resource Description and Access (RDA), the successor to Anglo American Cataloguing Rules, knowledge of web, metadata and taxonomy standards to organize legal information

Computer Skills:

• You can develop and manipulate documents, reports, spreadsheets and data bases using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• You have experience with cataloging software such as GENIE or other similar applications
• You have experience using metadata-related standard formats such as MARC format and/or other formats

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service).
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• C-AG-136697/19

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.