LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Library Technician to foster a vibrant learning environment. This role involves maintaining a user-friendly library, developing resources tailored to the curriculum, and providing essential support to students and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a passion for literacy and community engagement. Join a dedicated team that values cultural knowledge and strives to enhance the educational experience for all learners. If you are committed to fostering a love for reading and learning, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in library studies or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in library or educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize library resources for the school community.
• Assist users in accessing various library materials and resources.
• Develop and implement literacy programs and community partnerships.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Anishnaabek Culture

Fluency in Anishinaabemowin

Education

Library and Information Technician Diploma

College Diploma in Education or Social Services

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

1. Fosters a creative, flexible environment so that the school library is an essential part of the learning community.
2. Develops and maintains resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and instructional strategies of the school community.
3. Cooperates and networks with other libraries/agencies.
4. Establishes procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, and resource sharing of resources in all formats.
5. Evaluates, promotes, and uses existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning.
6. Promotes the ethical use of information, copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property.
7. Assists library users in accessing books, films, photographs, maps, documents, electronic materials, and other library materials.
8. Catalogues new library acquisitions.
9. Completes manual and online reference searches and makes interlibrary loans for users.
10. Supports the delivery of curriculum and the development of information literacy by helping members and students locate and use relevant print and electronic resources.
11. Maintains inventory, forms, and finding aids.
12. Maintains a clean and organized environment in the library which promotes a literacy-rich setting.
13. Purges, sorts, reduces, and samples archives.
14. Researches and retrieves archival materials.
15. Facilitates book exchanges, literacy initiatives, and reading aloud to groups.
16. Provides orientation and training to students and staff as well as providing library services and literacy activities within the school.
17. Makes applications for funding on behalf of the library with the Ontario Libraries Capacity Fund and provides annual reports within reporting timeframe.
18. Develops, produces, and delivers projects from proposal right up to delivery.
19. Maintains the library budget and selects new library materials based on the needs of the school community; communicates with the principal on priorities.
20. Produces overdue notices to account for all library materials.
21. Develops school library collections considering needs of the school and community.
22. Catalogues and circulates library materials using the automated library system.
23. Supports teaching staff with their use of the Library.
24. Keeps library evening hours open for community members and students – 4 hours per week (minimum).
25. Implements a work plan for library/literacy activities during the school year.
26. Provides reference service to students and staff, including preparation of materials for classes.
27. Performs tasks related to library record keeping and clerical functions.
28. Works as an active member of the school and collaborates with all staff.
29. Assists staff during school-related activities.
30. Attends meetings as required.
31. Provides information for MFN annual reports as requested; keeps library statistics.
32. Establishes community partnerships to enhance programming and use of the Library.
33. Attends professional development sessions/training as required.
34. And other duties as assigned (i.e., After school programming).

Qualifications and Requirements

Preferred

1. 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.
2. 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

1. College Diploma in related field of study and five (5) years’ work experience in related field.

Other

1. Proficiency in computer applications; Microsoft Office, library software.
2. Good interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills; along with dependability.
3. Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment.
4. Excellent rapport with young people.
5. Knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history, and customs of the Anishnaabek.
6. Fluency and/or understanding of Anishinaabemowin is an asset and/or is willing to learn.
7. First Aid Certificate and CPR will be an asset.
8. Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) requirement must be current 30-days and must be an original.
9. 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:

Application Due Date: April 21st, 2025

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.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].