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TECHNICIEN BIBLIOTHEQUE [2 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
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