Library Assistant - Casual / On Call

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam); Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school district in Canada is seeking a casual on-call Library Assistant II to support library operations. Responsibilities include cataloguing, assisting in supervising the library, and interacting with students and staff. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and be available during school hours.

Benefits

16% in lieu of benefits

Qualifications

• A two (2) year diploma in Library Technology or equivalent.
• Experience including three credit courses in library technology.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services in the library including cataloguing items.
• Assist in supervising the library and computer lab.
• Circulate library materials using the automated system.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Interaction skills

Typing speed

Education

Diploma in Library Technology

Job description

LIBRARY ASSISTANT II

(Casual On-Call)

Coquitlam School District invites applications from individuals for the position of on call casual Library Assistant II. As the third largest school district in the province, we are located within a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The school district has a population of 34,000 students with approximately 4,400 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff.

This on-call position is responsible for proving support services in the schools library. This includes cataloguing and classifying a variety of library items including both print and non-print materials, processing library items including adding security features. In addition, duties include circulating library materials using the automated system, performing shelving and shelf reading, maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment, answering questions and assisting staff and students, assisting in the supervision of the library and library computer lab, following up on overdue items, performing clerical duties pertaining to the library and other related tasks as instructed by the teacher-librarian(s).

Required Knowledge And Skills

• A two (2) year diploma in Library Technology from a recognized college/institution or equivalent training and experience including a minimum of three credit courses in library technology.
• Able to multi-task and interact with students, parents, teachers, support staff and administration.
• Type a minimum of 40 wpm.
  
  

We offer $30.64 per hour plus 16% in lieu of benefits. Please note successful candidates must be available Monday through Friday while school is in session for on call casual work and must complete two criminal record checks prior to confirmation of hiring.

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SD43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honor each persons unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities and intersectionality.