Library Technician – Acquisitions POSTING 26-52 ( Regular full-time position)The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not representing an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.Bishop’s University is seeking a Library Technician- Acquisitions for a regular full-time position. Reporting to the University Librarian the incumbent will be accountable for the ordering and processing of the library’s print and electronic serials, databases subscriptions, maintenance contracts, and standing orders. This position has a work week of 35 hours from Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends required.
Nature of duties and responsibilities Orders and processes the print and electronic monographs, serials orders, database and services subscriptions, supplies, maintenance contracts and standing orders;
Reviews, validates, processes, and reconciles invoices. Develops, creates, and maintains reports tracking ongoing library spending;
Provides monthly and annual budget reports on monographs, periodicals, electronic serials and databases;.
Gathers, compiles and maintains statistics and data files for print and electronic monographs, serials, database and services subscriptions, and standing orders;
Gathers and enters all data for statistical surveys such as PBUQ, ACRL and others;
Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements College diploma (Technical D.E.C normal duration of 3 years);
1 years of similar experience preferably in a library setting
Experience with accounting considered an asset ;
Knowledge of library management platforms,



bibliographic searching and tools, ILL practices and procedures;
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel) and database applications;
Flexibility and attention to detail
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and vendors;
Ability to communicate effectively in English and in French.
About BU Founded in 1843, Bishop’s is a primarily undergraduate university offering an outstanding liberal education in a small, residential setting in Quebec’s Eastern Townships region. Located in Sherbrooke, about 1.5 hour drive southeast of Montreal, the Eastern Townships offers a safe and welcoming atmosphere, exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities, and a excellent quality of life.We offer our students over 100 majors within five academic divisions: humanities, natural sciences and mathematics, social sciences, business, and education. The language of instruction at Bishop’s is English.Our 550-acre campus contains 25 buildings including seven residences, two libraries, two theatres, outstanding classrooms, laboratory and athletic facilities, an arena, a historic chapel, a music recital hall, and a daycare centre. A duck pond, wildlife refuge, and golf course are also found on campus.
What We Offer – Employees benefit from: Medical, vision, health and travel insurance,




Generous vacation as well as a 10-day holiday break between December and January,
flexible scheduling and work from home possibility
employee discounts to our sports center and Golf course
defined benefit and/or simplified pension plan
Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
Sustainable development and Wellness initiatives
Access to ongoing cultural and educational events
Classification: Class 9 $26.69 to $ 34.81 per hour ( unionized position)
Bishop’s University implements an equal access employment / program under the Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies. The University welcomes applicants who are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and who will assist us expand our capacity for diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, persons living with disabilities, women and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
Priority deadline for internal applicants: September 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.Closing date for external applicants: October 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.Per the Collective Agreement, priority will be given to qualified internal applicants. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted and testing may be required; thank you for your interest.
We provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs.

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