50% Library Assistant

Renfrew County District School Board; Barry's Bay; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Renfrew County District School Board is seeking a Library Technician for Madawaska Valley District School in Barry's Bay. This 50% FTE position (17.5 hours per week) requires library tech qualifications and strong ICT, information management, and communication skills.

The role focuses on guiding students in research, information tech usage, and 21st-century learning skills while maintaining the Learning Commons and supporting resource acquisition.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a relevant field (e.g., Library and Information Technician Diploma or Information Science).
• Expertise with current library software systems (e.g., Insignia), automated circulation, cataloguing, and online databases.
• Positive team player who shows initiative and adaptability.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple demands.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in using ICT tools to research, solve problems, manage information, and create multimedia presentations.
• Help students master 21st-century learning skills: creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
• Maintain expertise with modern platforms, including Google Suite, computer hardware and software, mobile technology, and AV equipment.
• Perform administrative functions for the Learning Commons, including organizing and maintaining the collection with automated library systems.
• Assist with the acquisition of new library resources, prepare order requisitions, and maintain library supplies.

Skills

Library software aptitude

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Library/Information diploma or degree

Tools

Insignia library system

Google Suite

AV equipment

Job description

REVISED

November 6, 2026

THE RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

requires the following

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

SCHOOL: Madawaska Valley District School, Barry's Bay

FTE: 50% (17.5 hours per week)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or diploma in a relevant field (e.g., Library and Information Technician Diploma or Information Science).
• Expertise with current library software systems (e.g., Insignia), automated circulation, cataloguing, and online databases.
• Positive team player who shows initiative and adaptability.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple demands.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

DUTIES:

Under the direction of the School Administration, the Library Technician will:

• Guide students in using Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) tools to research, solve problems, manage information, and create multimedia presentations.
• Help students master essential 21st-century learning and innovation skills, specifically creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
• Maintain expertise with modern platforms, including Google Suite, computer hardware and software, mobile technology, and various AV equipment.
• Perform administrative functions associated with the Learning Commons, including organizing and maintaining the collection using automated library systems.
• Assist with the acquisition of new library resources, prepare order requisitions, and maintain library supplies.
• Maintain consistency of order, rules, and protocols of proper usage of the space as established by the School Principal.

Hiring will follow the requirements outlined in the Collective Agreement for the Educational Support Personnel and the RCDSB Administrative Procedures. Positions will be filled by members of the Board's Educational Support Personnel bargaining unit BEFORE external applications are considered. The Board reserves the right not to fill a position.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
All other applicants are thanked for their interest.

All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current
vulnerable sector screening and educational qualifications acceptable to the District.
The Board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources ([e-mail]) throughout any stage of the recruitment process.

The Renfrew County District School Board is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment practices. For more information please visit the RCDSB Careers page.