Casual Library Technician

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is seeking a Casual Library Technician to cover staff absences and support during peak periods across multiple school libraries in Ottawa. The role involves cataloging, lending, database maintenance, assisting students and teachers with resources, and contributing to makerspace activities.

Candidates should have a community college diploma in Library Information or an equivalent program, 1–2 years library experience, and willingness to accept on-call

Qualifications

• Completion of a community college diploma in Library Information or equivalent.
• 1–2 years library work experience (public library, records/archives, etc.).
• Willingness to accept on-call assignments during school hours.
• Knowledge of library methodologies and tools; ability to operate automated systems.
• Reference and cataloging skills; love of reading and working with students.

Responsibilities

• Cataloging and classifying books and resource material.
• Signing books in and out and maintaining inventory.
• Maintaining the library database and materials tracking.
• Help students and teachers locate books and materials.
• Recommend and assist with purchasing age-appropriate resources.

Skills

Love of reading

Enjoy working with students

Reference skills

Cataloging skills

Operate automated library system

Education

Library Information diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in Library Information Program considered

Tools

Library information system

Cataloging tools

Job description

About the OCDSB

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

JOIN OUR TEAM: CASUAL LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Location: Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (Various school locations)

Pay Rate: $20. 26/hour + 4% in lieu of vacation

Position Type: On-Call / Casual (Assignments range from single days to several weeks)

Schedule: Candidates must have availability Monday – Friday (Full-day or half-days)

The Role

As a Casual Library Technician, you will step in to cover staff absences, or assist during peak periods.

Library Technicians support our elementary and secondary school libraries, helping to ensure that students and teachers have access to available resources during school hours. Some duties include (but are not limited to):

• cataloging and classifying books and resource material;
• signing books in and out;
• maintaining the library database and keeping track of materials inventory;
• helping students and teachers locate books and materials;
• recommending purchase of and purchasing age-appropriate resources for the library.

We have several schools that have moved from traditional library setting to a Makerspace model - a place where kids learn, share and create things. It is a place where young students have an opportunity to explore their own interests; learn to use tools and materials, both physical and virtual; and develop creative projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Completion of community college diploma in Library Information or an equivalent program is required. Applicants currently enrolled in a Library Information Program may also be considered;
• 1 to 2 years library work experience (ie public library, records/archives management, etc);
• Willingness to accept on-call assignments during regular school hours (Monday through Friday, full or half days);
• Knowledge and understanding of library methodologies and tools;
• Ability to operate an automated library information system;
• Reference and cataloging skills;
• Love of reading, and enjoy working with students;
• Experience working in a Library or similar organization;
• Experience working in a makerspace environment is an asset.

NOTE: As a condition of employment, all new employees will be required to submit a Police Record Check for the vulnerable sector, completed within 6 months from the date of offer.

Successful candidates must reside in the Ottawa or surrounding area and must be available to begin accepting assignments immediately upon completion of the onboarding process.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment-In compliance with the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used to assist our hiring team in screening or assessing applicants.

OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to [e-mail] at any time.