Cataloguing Technician

Duties

The successful candidate would:

-Analyse, organize and describe library records according to established policies, procedures and cataloguing systems.
-Perform original and derived cataloguing and classification of monographic and serial materials according to established policies, practices and standards.
-Conduct research in various databases to upload records into the Integrated Library System.
-Participate in the work of committees, teams and working groups in the department.

Work environment

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, AAFC is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar permanent and temporary employment for the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary school program with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field.

Degree equivalency

Recent* experience in the cataloguing (original and derived) and classification of published material (print or online) according to AACR2R or RDA
Recent* experience in the cataloguing (original and derived) and classification of published material (print or online) according to LCSH
Recent* experience in the cataloguing (original and derived) of published material (print or online) according to MARC standards;
Recent* experience in searching and retrieving information the Internet and bibliographic databases;

*Note: "Recent" means experience gained normally no more than 3 years ago and gained in formal employment, not including practicum or co-op experience.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge of ISBD;
Knowledge of MARC21;
Knowledge of sources for derived cataloguing records;
Knowledge of AACR2R OR RDA;
Knowledge of RVM and LCSH subject headings.

Adaptability: Adapting in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups. (Adapts to the situation)
Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise. (Identifies immediate action needed)
Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals. (Collaborates with others)
Interactive Communication. Listening to others and communicating articulately, fostering open communication. (Listens and clearly presents information)

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Recent* experience using the Millennium or Sierra Integrated Library System.
Recent* experience using the Dewey Decimal Classification system to classify documents.

*Note: "Recent" means experience gained no more than 3 years ago and gained in formal employment, not including practicum or co-op experience.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Ability and willingness to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability and willingness to lift up to 20 kg
Ability and willingness to retrieve material from library stacks area which entails moving mobile shelving, and using step stools to access upper shelves.

Other information

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.