LIBRARY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIST 

Surrey Schools, recipient of the BC's Top Employer and Canada's Greenest Employer awards, provides quality education to over 75,000 students in British Columbia’s fastest-growing community. Serving a diverse, multicultural urban centre, we are a progressive school district offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students and staff. 

Reporting to the Manager of Learning Resources the Library and Information Technologist will provides services to District schools and departments by way of library data management and systems automation of audio-visual equipment, curriculum materials, and cataloguing. The Library and Information Technologist may organize the work of assigned clerical staff with latitude and independence of action.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A 2-year Library and Information Technology Diploma from a post-secondary institution course recognized by the Canadian Library Association.
• 6 months previous related experience using an automated library system for original and derivative cataloguing in all formats including subject analysis and classification preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and organizes the workflow of the computerized library resource centre services department, under supervision.
• Utilizes computer software applications to catalogue and classify resources for library resource centre use.
• Catalogues library materials and learning resources for District and School based library collections.
• Operates a computer to input and retrieve work-related data and to produce a variety of documents, reports, etc. Assists in coordinating on-going automation projects.
• Full working knowledge of the MARC bibliographical format for all types of materials, print and non-print.
• Assists with follow-up services to schools in the use of library software and maintains training database, documentation, reports and materials.
• May provide one-on-one or class training in using cataloguing tools, Internet access, etc.
• Provides user support services to schools using the library software program.
• Provides training and support to new and existing users, including answering questions and troubleshooting problems.
• Develops and modifies process for computerized library services in conjunction with other library and information technologists.
• Serves on various library-related committees at local and district levels.
• Generates documentation and reports as required.
• Assists with the physical setting-up of new libraries and the moving of existing libraries.
• Performs related duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of effective library practices and procedures, including cataloguing and automated systems.
• Ability to manage information effectively through utilization of computers and related software.
• Ability to impart technically oriented knowledge to users.
• Communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work, plan, lead, and participate in change implementation in a team environment.
• Ability to utilize a computer and related keyboarding skills for data input, retrieval and report preparation.

Interested and qualified applicants can apply by clicking "apply online" below.  This position will remain open until filled.  Ensure to upload resume and cover letter, along with relevant educational certificates.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to employment. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you.