##About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision ofHealthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

##Position Description

The Family Centre and Children's Library requires an energetic and detail orientsLibrary Technicianto maintain and provide reference service in the Children's Library Collection while supporting technology and programming initiatives.

Here's What You'll Get to Do

• Receive, analyze, process, store, and preserve items in any format received into the collection
• Provide customer service to patients, families, staff and outside stakeholders
• Purchase storage and conservation media for the collection
• Staff the main Circulation Desk of the Children's Library for a minimum of 12 hours per week
• Use our automated circulation system (Insignia) for loans, renewals, reserves, and register new users
• Assist patrons in locating books and other materials, answer telephone inquiries, provide orientation to computer workstations
• Support programming and other library duties as required including live broadcast of story time on hospital CCTV - set up and operate equipment as needed, visiting inpatient units with book carts
• Support with cataloguing, MARC record maintenance, and digitization projects
• Assist with preparation of statistical and informational updates and reports for the hospital and SIckKids Foundation
• Provide supervision and direction to students and volunteers
• Promote literacy and resource use through displays, presentations, and guidance as directed by the Children's Librarian
• Ensure compliance with copyright and privacy regulations as well as Hospital specific policies

Here's What You'll Need

• Post secondary education and a Library and Information Technician Diploma (mandatory; consideration for candidates nearing completion)
• Minimum 1 year of library related experience
• Enthusiasm and exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to multitask, take initiative, and work independently in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge or print health science bibliographic resources and their use
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using online catalogue modules and integrated library systems
• Knowledge of cataloguing practices and MARC (Machine-Readable-Cataloguing) standards
• Familiarity with AV equipment and emerging technologies
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Here**'s What You'**ll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision ofHealthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type:

• Temporary part-time, 1 year contract
• 0.50 FTE
• 18.0 hours/week

Work Schedule:

Wednesdays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Thursdays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Fridays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

##Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

##Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

##How To Apply

Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.

Tip:Combine your cover letter and resume intoONEdocument of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.