CDS - Library Technician

Government of Nova Scotia; Coldbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional education authority in Coldbrook is seeking a Library Technician to manage library resources, maintain circulation systems, and collaborate with teachers. The role requires a Library Technician diploma or equivalent. Starting wages for fully qualified technicians is $25.10 per hour, with varied schedules. Applications are due by August 10, 2025.

Qualifications

• Library Technician diploma or equivalent education and training in a related field.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with students.
• Knowledgeable of current trends in libraries, media resources, and information technology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a library environment that encourages students and teachers to utilize resources.
• Maintain library circulation system and track overdue resources.
• Collaborate with teachers to design instructional units.

Skills

Positive rapport with students

Knowledge of current trends in libraries

Knowledgeable in information technology

Education

Library Technician diploma or equivalent

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

Coldbrook District School

Library Technician 3.50 hours per day (schedule may vary)

Closing date for applications: August 10, 2025, at midnight

Starting Wages:

• Library Technician - Fully Qualified: $25.10 per hour
• Library Support Worker - Partially Qualified: $16.88 per hour

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit.

Library Technicians perform a variety of tasks in support of the school library. The Library Technician is responsible for the acquisition, circulation, and maintenance of resources; facilitation of access to resources; provision of reference services; and promotion of the library.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Library Technician diploma or equivalent education and training in a related field.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with students.
• Knowledgeable of current trends in libraries, media resources, and information technology.
• Bona fide occupational requirements of the position, including physical ability.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining a library environment that encourages students and teachers to utilize the library and its resources.
• Maintain the library circulation system, including organizing sign-in and sign-out, tracking, and gathering overdue resources.
• Collaborate with teachers to design instructional units, develop library skills, and arrange the library schedule in consultation with the principal to maximize student and staff use.
• Provide basic reference services to staff and students.
• Perform regular inventory of library resources and maintain the collection in good repair.
• Catalogue and process resources (e.g., spine labels, school stamp, security strip).
• Be knowledgeable of current age-appropriate literature for the students served and maintain records of acquisitions.
• Perform other site-specific duties within the scope of the position.

Applications will be considered:

1. In accordance with the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit.
2. From applicants who self-identify and are members of the identified peoples, in accordance with AVRCE's Employment Equity.
3. If no successful candidates are found from the Employment Equity pool, external candidates will be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.