Library Assistant II

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hinton, Alberta is looking for a Part-Time Library Assistant II. The role involves providing clerical support, assisting students and teachers, and managing library operations. A grade 12 diploma and knowledge of library systems are required. Join a supportive environment where you can enhance your organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of working in a school library is essential.
• Must be self motivated, self directed with the ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provides general clerical tasks and student support in the school library.
• Performs duties related to library operation: shelving, repairing books.
• Communicates effectively library related information to patrons.

Skills

Knowledge of library systems

Effective communicator of library-related information

Excellent organizational skills

Technology and computer related skills

Ability to work with limited supervision

Education

Completion of grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library management system

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Overview

Position: Library Assistant II - Part Time

Location: Harry Collinge High School, Hinton Alberta

Start Date: immediately until June 30, 2026

Hours of work: 6.67 hours per week, Monday to Friday, inclusive, 10 months per year

This opportunity will remain open thru: September 25, 2025

Reports to: Works under the direction and supervision of the Principal/Asst Principal

Overview

The Library Assistant provides general clerical tasks and student support in the school library.

Duties

• Related clerical duties (e.g. filing, photocopying)
• Performs duties related to the student use of library resources (scanning)
• Performs duties related to the library operation: shelving and reading, repairing and mending of books and resources, receiving inventory
• Assists students and teachers in the proper use of the library and accessing resources
• Assists in the organization and operation of book fairs
• Assists and prepares library display materials
• Maintains booking lists for audio-visual equipment
• Administration of the library management system including:
  • Classifies and catalogues of all library materials and resources
  • Monitors student use of library resources, tracks overdue books
  • Culling and discarding
  • Oversees the selection and acquisition of library materials and resources as identified and approved
  • Maintains inventory records
  • Direct contact person with software provider
• Communicates effectively library related information to patrons
• Possible supervision and assignment of duties to Library Assistant I, students, parents and/or volunteers
• Monitors student behavior for adherence to school expectations of behavior while using the library
• May monitor class and/or students in accordance with Board and professional guidelines
• Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and the skills required by the job description
• Additional comments: knowledge and experience of working in a school library is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of library systems
• Knowledge of the operations of audio-visual and office equipment
• Technology and computer related skills
• Effective communicator of library-related information
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision and as a team player
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Must be self motivated, self directed with the ability to organize and prioritize work
• Excellent organizational skills
• Physical ability to perform required duties
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Requirements

• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Child Welfare Record Check

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