INFM 101 Assignment: Role of a Library Technician Analysis

This report analyzes the role of a Library Technician, focusing on a job posting at Trinity Western University's Norma Marion Alloway Library in British Columbia, Canada. The assignment requires an examination of the job description, highlighting the necessary professional skills, such as a Master's degree in library science, experience in technical services, and proficiency in library systems, including Symphony. Personal skills, including being a dedicated and mature evangelical Christian, are also emphasized. The student compares their skills and interests to the job requirements, expressing confidence in their tech-savviness and a willingness to learn new software. An interview with a North Island College library technician provides insights into the role's demands and the importance of system management knowledge. The report concludes with the student's interest in the position and their understanding of the responsibilities involved, including managing library systems and providing support services.

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Role of a Library Technician
Name of the Student
Name of the University
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Introduction
Link-
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Brief Information -
I am choosing the job position of an assistant librarian: systems and technical services in
Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia, which is Canada’s topmost faith –based
University. The University invites interested applicants for the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
I have decided to apply for this post because I have a background in the library technical studies
and the place is near to my residence. The salary structure is good and here I can utilize my study
and knowledge.
Professional Skills-
The professional skills required for this position are holding a Master’s degree in library
and information science or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline such as computer
science or equivalent combination of education. Three years’ experience in library atmosphere

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that includes two years’ experience in the technical services (oftrainings will also do). Those
candidates who are supervisory experienced are preferred the most. The candidate has to have
the ability to demonstrate the aptitudes and interests in the systems or the technical services
associated work. String analytical and problem-solving skills are required. The person also needs
to have core expertise over the library functions and the interrelated workflows between all the
departments. The candidate needs to have an experience in administering an entire library system
(symphony preferred). The ability to manage new acquisitions of new library materials and
relevant budget functions. The person needs to have the ability to synthesize information and
analyze the important requirements
Personal skills –
The applicant has to be warm hearted, dedicated, honest, and a mature evangelical
Christian. The person has to have the desire to work and serve the community, family and church
in the best possible way. He needs to have commitment to the firm he would be associated with
and respect the mission and vision of TWU, standards and regulations. The person should have a
good reputation in the society and have to be an impeccable character and at the same time a
pleasing personality. The candidate needs to possess the ability to stay positive in challenging
situations too.
After examining my own skills and strengths alongside the job description, the most
interesting parts of the description I found was that I would be facilitate to know and operate
various new technologies and software which have already been an area of attraction for me.
Since I am a tech-savvy person, I like to play with different technologies and applications. The
library systems include the interlibrary loan system, RelaislLL, and EBSCO's EDS, the library's

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discovery search software. I have previously worked with the RelaislLL but I need to know
about the other software so that I can handle that software easily to the benefit of the library.
Based on the analysis of my skills and strengths alongside the job description, I believe
that I need to grow up my confidence level to operate all my jobs well. I need to focus on my
pressure handling abilities. I would rather like to work as a team so that the tasks could be
divided among few people and if someone needs any help, the other could support. In my last
two jobs I have worked single but it is also true that there was little amount of tasks for me to
complete. I have experience in school libraries that included limited boos and related works.
Since, this is a University library, the pressure is definitely going to be high. I believe that there
are so many benefits of team work such as it offers differing perspectives, improved efficiency
and provides good learning opportunities. It promotes workplace synergy.
Interview-
I have interviewed the library technician of North Island College, Canada, Mr. Henry
(name has been changed for privacy purpose) over the phone in order to know his experience in
this field. He answered that it was he loved children when I asked him how did he decide to work
in the school library environment. He said that he got the job via written test and personal
interviews. He said that he likes to be surrounded by books is the best part of his work and reads
them in free time. The time- schedule of the work is less liked by him in the work environment.
He suggested that in depth knowledge of system management is most important to be a
successful library technician.

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Conclusion
Hence, I would take up the job of library technician Norma Marion Alloway Library
because I feel interested towards this job role and it also suits my career background and
personal skills. The primary responsibility will be to manage and administer all the library
systems that support the library services.