LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

M'Chigeeng First Nation; M’Chigeeng; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Ontario seeks a Library Technician to manage library resources, support teachers and students, and foster literacy in the school setting. The ideal candidate will have a background in library sciences, strong communication skills, and an understanding of local culture. This full-time role offers competitive salary and demands a commitment to community service.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Library Studies and experience with children required.
• Minimum five years of work experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of the Anishnaabek culture and fluency in Anishinaabemowin is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize library resources for educational purposes.
• Support school curriculum and provide literacy assistance.
• Collaborate with community partners to enhance library programming.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Cultural knowledge

Education

Library and Information Technician Diploma

College Diploma in Education

Secondary School Completion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Library software

Job description

Department: Education – Lakeview School
Classification: MFN Librarian Salary Grid($32,000.00 – $50,000.00)
Employment Status: Regular – Full-Time

Position Objective

Under the direct supervision of the School Principal, the Library Technician will perform all aspects of maintaining, developing, and organizing a user-oriented collection of Library and community resources and provide classroom support and instruction as needed.

Essential Functions

• Fosters a creative, flexible environment so that the school library is an essential part of the learning community
• Develops and maintains resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and instructional strategies of the school community
• Cooperates and networks with other libraries/agencies
• Establishes procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, and resource sharing of resources in all formats
• Evaluates, promotes, and uses existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning
• Promotes the ethical use of information, copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property
• Assists library users in accessing books, films, photographs, maps, documents, electronic materials, and other library materials
• Catalogues new library acquisitions
• Completes manual and on-line reference searches and makes interlibrary loans for users
• Supports the delivery of curriculum and the development of information literacy by helping members and students locate and use relevant print and electronic resources
• Maintains inventory, forms and finding aids
• Maintains a clean and organized environment in the library which promotes a literacy-rich setting
• Purge, sort, reduce and sample archives
• Research and retrieve archival materials
• Facilitate book exchanges, literacy initiatives, and reading aloud to groups
• Provide orientation and training to students and staff as well as providing library services and literacy activities within the school
• Make applications for funding on behalf of the library with the Ontario Libraries Capacity Fund and provide annual reports within reporting timeframe
• Development, production, and delivery of projects from proposal right up to delivery
• Maintain the library budget and selects new library materials based on the needs of the school community; communicate with the principal on priorities
• Produce overdue notices to account for all library materials
• Develop school library collections considering needs of the school and community
• Catalogues and circulates library materials using the automated library system
• Supports teaching staff with their use of Library
• Keeps library evening hours open for community members and students – 4 hours per week (minimum)
• Implements a work plan for library/literacy activities during the school year
• Supports the delivery of curriculum and the development of information literacy by helping staff and students locate and use relevant print and electronic resources
• Provide reference service to students and staff, including preparation of materials for classes
• Perform tasks related to library record keeping and clerical functions
• Work as an active member of the school and work collaboratively with all staff
• Assist staff during school related activities
• Attend meetings as required
• Provides information for MFN annual reports as requested; keeps library statistics
• Establish community partnerships to enhance programming and use of Library
• Attend professional development sessions/training as required
• Other duties as assigned (i.e., After school programming)

Qualifications and Requirements

Preferred

• Post Secondary Education and a Library and Information Technician Diploma in addition to possessing one (1) to two (2) years of experience working with children in a school or public library
• College Diploma in the field of education or equivalent or social services or a minimum of two (2) years’ work/volunteer related experience with the completion of secondary school or equivalent

Minimum

• College Diploma in related field of study; five (5) years’ work experience in related field
• Other

• Proficiency in computer applications; Microsoft Office, library software
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills; along with dependability
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment
• Excellent rapport with young people
• Knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history, and customs of the Anishnaabek
• Fluency and/or understanding of Anishinaabemowin is an asset and/or is willing to learn
• First Aid Certificate and CPR will be an asset
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) requirement must be current 30-days and must be an original
• Confirmation of COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must have a VSS record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault, or related charges. The VSS must be current 30-days and must be an original.

Interested applicants must submit cover letter, resume, and three (3) current work related references (2 work-related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:

APPLY HERE
Library Technician
c/o Human Resources
[e-mail]
M’Chigeeng FN, P.O. Box 333
M’Chigeeng, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax [phone])

INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
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