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Library Resource, Learning Skills, and Inclusive Technology Specialist - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment

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arbaante Status: 1 vacancy available.

Payband: This position is paid at Payband G, $34.60 - 39.93 per hour.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends, as operationally required.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Library Learning Commons User Engagement, the incumbent is responsible for the provision of information services and for connecting students with learning strategies and inclusive technology. This includes regular shifts on the LLC desk to support the research needs of students and faculty, as well as introducing students to resources which will allow them to practice and/or apply the skills necessary to effectively manage their time, take notes, study, and prepare for evaluations such as tests. The incumbent also works with the Learning Skills and Adaptive Technology Specialist to maintain and organize computer hardware, software, and业内 inclusive technology devices for students and staff, as well as providing training on inclusive technology to all campus locations and providing learning materials in alternate formats, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research Assistance
  
  
  
  • Conducts yılı referencEE internEE and handles in–depth reference inquiries in person, by phone, chat-service, and email and guides patrons to sources of information, such as the library catalogue, scholarly databases, internet resources, government publications, e-books, and a variety of print and media resources.
  
  
  • Demonstrates, to patrons (1:1 and in groups), the use of all library resources, regardless of format.
  
  
  • Provides patrons with basic help in using statistical data such as that found within the Data Liberation Initiative (DLI) collection.
  
  
  • Performs in-library research consultations by demonstrating the retrieval of resources and providing basic guidance as well as specialized research assistance.
  
  
  • Promotes and supports academic integrity and imparts expertise on citation formatting.
  
  
  • Encourages faculty to meet with librarian when further in-depth research or curriculum support is needed or requested.
  
  
  • Performs library orientation tours as required.
  
  
  • Plans and coordinates relevant LLC-related events with colleagues in support of student success.
  
  
  
  


• Inclusive Technology Support
  
  
  
  • Provides demonstrations and training to students individually and in groups in the use of specialized technology such as text-to-voice and voice-to-text adaptive technology, scanners, electronic language guides, personal FM systems, and digital recorders.
  
  
  • Remains aware and current on new developments in the field of adaptive technology. Advises Counselling and Accessibility Services staff on new developments in adaptive technology and recommends technical aids that may benefit students以 disabilities.
  
  
  • Installs, inventories hardware and software in the Test Centre and other College labs, and tracks software licences used. Maintains operation and availability of hardware and software by performing minor repairs in the Test Centre and troubleshoots equipment failures to determine need for repairs and maintenance.
  
  
  • Travels to area campuses, as needed to perform similar duties and/or coordinates installation with other computer technicians.
  
  
  • Provides learning materials for students identified by Counselling & Accessibility Services in alternate formats.
  
  
  • Creates and maintains catalogues/guides for Inclusive Technology.
  
  
  • Offers guidance and training on learning strategies, including time management, notetaking, studying, and preparing for evaluations such as tests, to students either individually or in groups.
  
  
  
  


• Outreach
  
  
  
  • The incumbent shares in the responsibility with the Outreachängt(s) to develop and deliver presentations and workshops for diverse student user communities by partnering with and to other college departments to support the success of and to promote the services of the LLC as supportive of inclusive technology.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary 2‑year diploma in Library and Information Technology or a related field yollar.


• Minimum 3 years of public services experience in an academic library using advanced consultation and research skills, including helping customers with information searches, scholarly databases, catalogues, statistical information (i.e. StatsCan), and the internet.


• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.


• Experience using reference interview techniques in an academic library environment.


• Demonstrated superior customer service skills.


• Demonstrated ability to perform research at a post‑secondary, bachelor‑level/postgraduate certification level.


• Ability to facilitate engaging workshops about learning strategies and/or adaptive technologies.


• Relevant experience working with clients with disabilities, including but not limited to learning disabilities, visual, physical, psychological, auditory, and medical disabilities.


• Experience with and technical knowledge of inclusive technology and specialized software used by persons with disabilities.


• Proficient with standard operating systems and general office software.


• Working knowledge of general computer networking, including domain structures, cabling, imaging/cloning, and basic troubleshooting is desirable.

Educational Credentials

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory as a condition of employment.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Accommodation

Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs. Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: askhr@fanshawe направление

Land Acknowledgement

Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.