CW26-43 Casual Library Technician

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain); Invermere; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is seeking a Casual Library Technician for the Windermere Zone.

The role involves handling cataloguing, circulation, budgeting, supervision of volunteers and student assistants, and providing reference support to staff and students within a school library setting. Under the direction of the Administrative Officer and/or Librarian, the technician will assist with displays, audiovisual maintenance, and maintaining catalogues in English and French.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Library Technician Certificate.
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system and Sears subject headings.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to use computers to perform library tasks.
• Self-starting with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work with and relate to children and professional staff.
• Working knowledge of the French language.
• Audiovisual training or experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receive, catalogue and process resources in English and French as appropriate.
• Maintain collection and circulation procedures on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintain the card catalogue in traditional or electronic format.
• Prepare and monitor overdue lists using a database program.
• Prepare orders and maintain library budget records; follow district procedures for purchases.
• Supervise students and volunteers in the library during class and noon hours.
• Prepare displays and gather materials to support the teacher-librarian.
• Maintain AV equipment lists and provide AV maintenance assistance.
• Provide reference services to staff and students.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Dewey Decimal knowledge

French language proficiency

Computer literacy

Self-starter

Relating to children and staff

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Library Technician Certificate

Tools

Cataloguing software

Database programs

Job description

Rocky Mountain School District #6 is now accepting applications for Casual Library Technician in the Windermere Zone.

Under the general direction of the school Administrative Officer and/or Librarian the Library Technician performs a variety of specialized library tasks.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Receive, catalogue and process a wide variety of resources using various cataloguing programs, in both English and French, as appropriate.
• Maintain collection on a day-to-day basis, i.e. carding, shelving, mending, filing and general circulation procedures, etc.
• Maintain the card catalogue, either in traditional or electronic format, as appropriate.
• Prepare and monitor overdue lists using a data base program.
• Maintain library budget; prepare orders for resource and other materials; maintain budget records using Data Base program; follow district procedures for receipt of goods, approval for payment and closure of purchase orders.
• Assist with supervision of students in the school library resource centre including book exchanges and noon-hour library duty as required.
• Prepare displays, gather information and materials to supplement the teacher-librarian's role in the school.
• Maintain circulation lists of audio-visual equipment and provide general Audio Visual maintenance and assistance services.
• Maintain picture, pamphlet and vertical files.
• Provide reference services to staff and students.
• Direct and supervise parent volunteers, clerical and other support staff and student assistant, as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Desirable Training And Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent plus a Library Technician Certificate and experience in all aspects of library technician work.
• Must have knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system and Sears subject headings.
• Experience in a school setting would be an asset.
• Ability to use a computer to perform library tasks and procedures.
• Must have a self-starter and be able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Able to work with and relate to children and professional staff.
• Able to maintain the integrity and confidentiality needed to work in a school setting.
• Must have a working knowledge of the French Language.
• Audiovisual training or experience would be an asset.

Rate of Pay

$31.16/hr, as per the Collective Agreement 440

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc Nations. We honour the cultures, languages and First Nations people of these territories