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Technical Services Librarian
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Civil Law Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary - duration up to 18 months with possible extension
Job Code:
07960 - Librarian 1
Salary:
$1,118.13 - $1,320.05 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
• 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.
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
How do I qualify?
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
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Information Technology
Posted on:
Friday, July 19, 2019
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
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, August 2, 2019 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
