EMS- Library Technician

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

Job summary

A regional educational institution in New Minas is seeking a Library Technician to support the school library operations. The role involves maintaining resources, providing reference services, and collaborating with teachers. The ideal candidate has a Library Technician diploma and the ability to engage with students positively. Starting pay is $25.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Library Technician diploma or equivalent education and training in a related field.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with students.
• Bona fide occupational requirements of the position, including physical ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a library environment that encourages utilization of resources.
• Maintain the library circulation system and manage overdue resources.
• Collaborate with teachers to design instructional units.
• Provide basic reference services to staff and students.
• Perform regular inventory of library resources.

Skills

Library Technician diploma or equivalent education

Positive rapport with students

Knowledge of current trends in libraries

Physical ability as per job requirements

Education

Library Technician diploma

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

Evangeline Middle School

Library Technician 3.00 hours per day (schedule may vary)

Start Date - September 2, 2025

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 at AVRCE.CA

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, organize sign-in and sign-out, and track and gather overdue resources.

• Collaborate with teachers in designing instructional units and developing library skills; arrange library schedules in consultation with the principal to maximize use by students and staff.

• 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 stamps, security strips, etc.).

• 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:

First, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit.

Second, to applicants who self-identify and are members of the identified peoples in accordance with AVRCE's Employment Equity.

Third, if there are no successful candidates from the Employment Equity applicant pool, then other external candidates will be considered.

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