Library and Public Archive Technicians
Job description
These individuals facilitate access to documents for library users. They are involved in the description of new acquisitions and the processing and preservation of various documents. They work in libraries and public archives.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Odours
- Nontoxic dust
Main tasks
Library Technicians
- Facilitate access to information resources for users.
- Catalogue new library acquisitions under the direction of a librarian.
- Search for references using manual and automated systems.
- Make interlibrary loans.
- Assist librarians in facilitating tours and providing specialized programs according to client needs.
Public Archives Technicians
- Participate in creating inventories, forms, and research tools.
- Implement and maintain classification plans and preservation schedules.
- Apply standards and policies for the preservation of various documents.
- Search, locate, codify, and classify documents.
- Microfilm archival documents and file them in databases.
- Transfer documents according to their state (active, semi-active, or permanent preservation).
- Purge, sort, and sample documents collections produced by an individual or organization (archival holdings).
- Participate in user training and support.
- Ensure the proper application of procedures for the use of computerized document management systems.
Hourly wage
Not available.Job prospects for 2024-2028
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Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects
All of Québec
Good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2023
All of Québec
2,500
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 83.2% Female
- 16.8% Male
Not available.
- 83.2% Female
- 16.8% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2020
All of Québec
$54,800
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for men
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for men
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 6150% of jobs
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NAICS 5133% of jobs
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NAICS 9110% of jobs
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NAICS 813% of jobs
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NAICS 712% of jobs
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Others2% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 6150% of jobs
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NAICS 5133% of jobs
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NAICS 9110% of jobs
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NAICS 813% of jobs
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NAICS 712% of jobs
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Others2% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
College
DCS in information and Library Technologies Program
Code : 393B0
Placement rate: 80.3%
13.2% of graduates pursue further studies
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Information processing
- Reading comprehension
- Active listening
- Oral expression
- Service oriented
- Coordination
- Critical thought
- Social perception
- Learning strategies
Abilities
- Oral comprehension
- Verbal skills
- Speech clarity
- Written comprehension
- Speech recognition
- Near vision
- Classification
- Written expression
- Information organization
- Deductive reasoning
- Distance vision
Knowledge and attributes
- Autonomy
- Knowledge of customer and personalized services
- Versatility
- Rigour
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
- Respect standards and regulations
- Commitment to quality
- Availability
- Knowledge of office work
Interests
- Draft, communicate, and inform
- Work in the arts, culture, music, or leisure
- Work in an office
- Carry out research
- Assist and advise
- Collect, verify, sort, and classify data or information
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
- Artistic
- People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.
Official name of the NOC 52100
Library and public archive technicians
Job titles
- Library technician
- Cataloguing technician
- Archival management technician
- Archival assistant
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- High school librarian
- Technical indexer - library
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- Archive attendant
Skill type
Art, culture, recreation and sport
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