New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to transforming lives and communities. We are seeking a Library Technician to provide library services within a correctional environment, supporting access to information, learning, and personal development for offenders.

Position Type: Term

Location: Springhill, Nova Scotia

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Business Development Operations Manager, you are responsible for selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials in an automated environment.

In This Role You Will

Include the application of the Dewey Decimal system or another library computer-based program. Coordinate trainings and inmate orientation as required. Organize and implement special events and displays within the library setting including, but not limited to, Black History Month, National Nutrition Month, and Canadian Red Cross Month. Recommend reading material for all cultural and visible minority groups, including but not limited to African Canadian, Indigenous, and Francophone populations. Ensure similar library services to inmates who are temporarily residing at the Regional Reception Centre. Submit reports, upon request from the Project Authority or delegate, based on visitation statistics and circulation data. Keep track of attendance and absences of inmates, and complete other data entry as required. Supervise inmates assigned to work in the library and write work performance reports. Action requests for purchasing magazines, newspapers, other reading materials, and inmate subscriptions for approval and signing by the Project Authority. Recommend purchasing of books, office materials, and equipment to the Project Authority. Supervise inmate computer access related to Acts and Regulations, CSC and government policies, and Institutional Standing Orders. Complete observation reports as required when observing questionable or inappropriate behaviour, as well as following an incident. Employ library management techniques and methods to ensure a clean environment and to protect and preserve library resources, including books, shelving units, and computers. Make recommendations to the Program Manager for disposal of surplus library material in accordance with the CSC National Guide for Institutional Libraries. Organize materials and information to reflect professional library standards. Support and promote institutional programming, education, employment, social, ethnic, and cultural development, and information resources. Maximize accessibility to all offenders and provide satellite collections to be refreshed on a monthly basis. Ensure compliance with the policy on donated books. Explain the proper use of the online database. Keep an updated inventory of all materials and books in the library.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Diploma or Degree in a related field with related years of work experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preference May Be Given To Those Who

Have a minimum of three (3) years of recent, related experience in an automated library environment. Have experience working in a correctional facility.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

About New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)

With six Campuses across the province, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) transforms lives and communities across New Brunswick and contributes to the social and economic prosperity of our province.

Why work with NBCC?

You want to make a difference. By working at NBCC, you can support students in achieving their educational and career aspirations, help meet the needs of employers and contribute to stronger communities across New Brunswick. You want to belong to something bigger. NBCC welcomes the individual experiences and perspectives of our learners, our staff and our partners. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to add value. NBCC is an equal opportunity employer building a dynamic team that is representative of the communities and industries that we serve. We're one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For ten years in a row, we have been named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers because of our commitment to families, community service and employee engagement. This includes, paid time off to volunteer, comprehensive benefits packages and professional development opportunities.

Are you interested?

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package based on Experience and Nova Scotia's Labor Laws & Regulations.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application with a resume by online. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.