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BIBLIOTECHNICIEN [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- library technician
1, record 1, English, library%20technician
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bibliotechnicien
1, record 1, French, bibliotechnicien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bibliotechnicienne 1, record 1, French, bibliotechnicienne
correct, feminine noun
- recherchiste documentaire 1, record 1, French, recherchiste%20documentaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- technicien en bibliothèque 1, record 1, French, technicien%20en%20biblioth%C3%A8que
correct, masculine noun
- technicienne en bibliothèque 1, record 1, French, technicienne%20en%20biblioth%C3%A8que
correct, feminine noun
- technicien en bibliothéconomie 1, record 1, French, technicien%20en%20biblioth%C3%A9conomie
correct, masculine noun
- technicienne en bibliothéconomie 1, record 1, French, technicienne%20en%20biblioth%C3%A9conomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2011-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Library Science (General)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- library technician
1, record 2, English, library%20technician
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- LT 2, record 2, English, LT
correct, see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- library technical assistant 3, record 2, English, library%20technical%20assistant
correct
- librarian technician 4, record 2, English, librarian%20technician
avoid, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The library technician is assuming an increasing role in the operation of libraries. The training of library technicians enables them to carry out standard library procedures in those areas where a university education is not required but where the complexity of the work requires more than clerical competence. 5, record 2, English, - library%20technician
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "library technician" is recognized by the Canadian Library Association; courses or at least training in "library techniques" are compulsory. 6, record 2, English, - library%20technician
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
for "librarian technician": It is not a "librarian" who is a "technician", but a "technician" in "library techniques". 6, record 2, English, - library%20technician
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
library technician; LT: Occupational title and abbreviation used at the Atomic Energy Control board. 7, record 2, English, - library%20technician
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Bibliothéconomie (Généralités)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bibliotechnicien
1, record 2, French, bibliotechnicien
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bibliotechnicienne 2, record 2, French, bibliotechnicienne
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- technicien de bibliothèque 3, record 2, French, technicien%20de%20biblioth%C3%A8que
correct, masculine noun
- technicienne de bibliothèque 4, record 2, French, technicienne%20de%20biblioth%C3%A8que
correct, feminine noun
- technicien en documentation 5, record 2, French, technicien%20en%20documentation
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- technicienne en documentation 4, record 2, French, technicienne%20en%20documentation
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Sous la direction de bibliothécaires professionnels, [les bibliotechniciens] accomplissent des tâches requérant une habileté et une formation appropriées dans le domaine de la technique bibliothéconomique, ou en dirigent et en surveillent l’exécution. Ces tâches se situent exactement entre celles du niveau professionnel et celles du niveau secrétariat proprement dit (appelées tâches de bureau). 3, record 2, French, - bibliotechnicien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
technicien ou technicienne en documentation : Le bibliotechnicien se spécialise en vue d’assurer les services techniques dans une bibliothèque(acquisitions, catalogage, classification, codage, prêts entre bibliothèques, services de références, etc) ;le technicien en documentation le fait surtout en vue de travailler dans des librairies ou des archives. Renseignements obtenus d’André Houde, bibliotechnique, Collège Algonquin. 5, record 2, French, - bibliotechnicien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bibliotechnicien; bibliotechnicienne : titre de poste utilisé à la Commission de contrôle de l'énergie atomique. 4, record 2, French, - bibliotechnicien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-04-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Library Science (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Library Association of the National Capital Region
1, record 3, English, Library%20Association%20of%20the%20National%20Capital%20Region
correct, Ontario, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- LANCR 1, record 3, English, LANCR
correct, Ontario, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Library Association of Ottawa-Hull 1, record 3, English, Library%20Association%20of%20Ottawa%2DHull
former designation, correct, Ontario, Quebec
- LAOH 1, record 3, English, LAOH
former designation, correct, Ontario, Quebec
- LAOH 1, record 3, English, LAOH
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
LANCR's purpose is to create a forum for library personnel and friends of Libraries from the National Capital Region ... 1, record 3, English, - Library%20Association%20of%20the%20National%20Capital%20Region
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Bibliothéconomie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association des bibliothèques de la région de la capitale nationale
1, record 3, French, Association%20des%20biblioth%C3%A8ques%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion%20de%20la%20capitale%20nationale
correct, feminine noun, Ontario, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ABRCN 1, record 3, French, ABRCN
correct, feminine noun, Ontario, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Association des bibliothèques d’Ottawa-Hull 1, record 3, French, Association%20des%20biblioth%C3%A8ques%20d%26rsquo%3BOttawa%2DHull
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Ontario, Quebec
- ABOH 1, record 3, French, ABOH
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Ontario, Quebec
- ABOH 1, record 3, French, ABOH
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le but de l'ABRCN est de créer une tribune sur la bibliothéconomie, pour les bibliothécaires, les bibliotechnicien(ne) s et les ami(e) s des bibliothèques dans la région de la capitale nationale. 1, record 3, French, - Association%20des%20biblioth%C3%A8ques%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion%20de%20la%20capitale%20nationale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2000-03-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Records Management (Management)
- Official Documents
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Licensing Documents Technician
1, record 4, English, Licensing%20Documents%20Technician
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Gestion des documents (Gestion)
- Documents officiels
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Bibliotechnicien des documents relatifs aux permis
1, record 4, French, Bibliotechnicien%20des%20documents%20relatifs%20aux%20permis
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Bibliotechnicienne des documents relatifs aux permis 1, record 4, French, Bibliotechnicienne%20des%20documents%20relatifs%20aux%20permis
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organigramme, janvier 2000. 1, record 4, French, - Bibliotechnicien%20des%20documents%20relatifs%20aux%20permis
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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