Library Technician, Circulation & Access Services

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we live, work and create

OCAD University , Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, is a vibrant community of bold, curious and compassionate artists, designers and scholars who are imagining and creating a joyful, equitable and sustainable world. The University is an internationally renowned hub for art, design, digital media, research, innovation and creativity, and arts administration. It embraces collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to change-making through art, design-thinking curriculum and research, making OCAD U a local, regional, national and global leader in art and design.

It is an exciting time to join the OCAD U community as the University is at a key stage in its institutional transformation, with the implementation of its Academic and Strategic Plan and guiding principles — driving positive impact; decolonization, indigenization and equity; environmental sustainability; emerging as a vibrant hub; student centered approaches; innovation in learning teaching and research; and financial stewardship.

Reporting to the Assistant University Librarian, the Library Technician, Circulation & Access Services role is responsible for the provision of circulation and access services. This position also provides support for e-reserves and interlibrary loans and fulfills alternate formats requests as needed. 

Summary of Responsibilities:

Circulation  

• Provide circulation services using OMNI/Primo and Alma library systems, including creating/maintaining membership records, processing fines, handling courier materials, and processing check-outs, renewals, and returns 
• Provide general information services related to the library’s spaces, collections, website, catalogue, and other resources 
• Participate in the creation of engaging displays and social media initiatives 
• Provide day-to-day oversight and assignment of tasks to student monitors, as required 
• Work with the Library Services team to create and maintain a welcoming environment 
• Work scheduled shifts (e.g. afternoons, evenings, weekends) at the Dorothy H. Hoover Library and Library Learning Zone service desks for extended periods of time as scheduled based on service needs 

E-Reserves & Interlibrary Loan Support  

• Provide support for e-reserves, interlibrary loan and document delivery services, in collaboration with other Library staff 
• Develop and update procedures for all scanning services in consultation with other Library staff 
• Scan and process e-reserve texts, archival and special collections, and other texts as required; optimize and edit texts using Adobe Acrobat and/or ABBYY Fine Reader 

Other  

• Collect and maintain data and statistics related to position and duties 
• Assist in the coordination and handling of library materials; may be required to lift and/or move objects of up to 5-15kgs, with the assistance of a book cart if required 
• Assist the Assistant University Librarian in related tasks that contribute to the successful operation of Library Services

Qualifications:

• Library Technician diploma with one (1) year of related work experience or equivalent  
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills 
• Strong computer skills, with a working knowledge of the Alma, Primo, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat 
• Experience with electronic reserves systems and relevant OCR software an asset 
• A general knowledge of art and design 
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills 
• Able to work independently and as part of a team 
• Willing and able to work evening and weekend shifts as required 
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty 

Mode of Work: On Campus

Compensation: Hiring Range - $23.48 to $27.75 per hour commensurate with experience, plus 4% vacation pay and 7% in lieu of benefits; Salary Range - $23.48 to $32.29 per hour.  

Hours of Work: Up to 20 hours per week; must be willing and able to work evening and weekend shifts as required. This is a temporary contract expected to continue until December 19, 2025. 

Application Deadline: Interested applicants are invited to submit an updated * resume and cover letter (PDF) by selecting "Apply Now" below no later than July 25th at 5:00pm.

*Please upload your resume and cover letter as one PDF. Please name your upload:  FirstName_LastName-Job Code

As an institution committed to art, design, digital media and related scholarship, OCAD University recognizes the profound and essential value that diversity brings to the creation, reception and circulation of creative practices and discourse. OCAD University understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are essential to and enrich the institution’s core mission and vision as an art and design university with a local and global scope.

As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

We encourage members of designated equity-deserving groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire.

  OCAD University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please  contact  People & Culture for more information or refer to  OCAD U’s Policy of Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities  .

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.