Public Archive Technicians Specific Skills

Assist in developing inventories, forms and finding aids; Participate in instructing and assisting users; Ensure that proper procedures are followed in the use of computerized document management systems

Library Technicians Specific Skills

Assist library users in accessing basic library materials; Perform manual and on-line reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Organized

Type of Materials

Technical reports; Special materials (e.g., audio-cassettes, videos, maps, microform, educational kits, etc.); Electronic media (e.g., CD, DVD, USB key, etc.)

Method of Classification and/or Cataloguing

Library of Congress (LC) subject headings; Canadian subject headings; Library of Congress (LC) classification

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check

Work Setting Public school

Analytical Techniques Statistical analysis

Computer Applications

MS Excel; MS Windows; MS Word; Internet; MS Outlook; Library classification system

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Membership in a national or provincial professional association

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English