Library Technician

Canada's National Ballet School; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and collaborative environment at an esteemed arts institution as a Library Technician. This full-time role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting students and staff in their academic pursuits through effective library services. You'll be responsible for maintaining and organizing library resources, promoting a culture of reading, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all users. If you have a passion for education and the arts, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a community dedicated to transformative learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in library technician program required.
• Experience in a relevant professional role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain library services and support academic staff and students.
• Develop and implement library policies and manage collections.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Teaching Ability

Confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary education in library technician program

Tools

Insignia

Canva

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Are you passionate about dance and looking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and collaborative environment? Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is excited to invite applications for the full-time, permanent position of Library Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team that supports the transformative power of dance across all ages and abilities.

About Us

At NBS, you’ll be part of a welcoming community dedicated to the arts and education. We offer a supportive work environment where new ideas are valued, and professional development is encouraged. NBS has 300+ employees supporting programs ranging from professional ballet training, community engagement, and ground-breaking health initiatives. Our collaborative work culture thrives on creativity, passion, and continuous growth. NBS is committed to the goal of being an equity-informed school. We invest heavily in work and practices that foster positive change internally while driving a progressive evolution in the wider sector. We recognize our responsibility as Canada's largest arts training organization and one of its oldest, to address anti-Black racism, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and systemic oppression in Canadian society.

Your Role

As a Library Technician at Canada’s National Ballet School, you will be a vital member of our Academic team. Reporting to the Academic Principal, you will ensure the effective organization and operation of library services for both students and staff. Your role will involve the maintenance and operation of the library. This includes the development and implementation of policies regarding library collection and operations, adhering to a budget as established by the Academic Principal, determining the direction of the library and the type of material to be retained, ensuring the integrity and security of library materials, evaluating and selecting appropriate library materials, managing book donations and ensuring that the collection remains well-organized. With strong organizational skills and a passion for promoting learning, you will help maintain a vibrant library environment for Grade 6-12 students and adult ballet students at NBS that supports academic success.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide Academic staff and students with support for library services at the School (e.g. book exchange, shelving books, maintaining meeting spaces)
• Maintain the catalogue, maintain non-fiction catalogue using DDC23 and library of congress subject headings, orders library resources, labels and processes new acquisitions.
• Maintain security of library materials by administering book return policy, enforcing measures required to ensure materials are kept in good condition.
• Create an inviting environment that generates an interest in and encourages students and staff to use the library.
• Weed books and resources as needed.
• Manage book donations.
• Collection development in accordance to NBS’ strategic plan as well as staff and student needs.
• Acquire, understand and administer e-resources and e-subscriptions, such as a video library and journal databases at both grade 6-12 student level and adult level and communicate with vendors for the acquisition of new library resources.
• Promote reading culture at NBS.
• Supervise students and classes as needed.

What We’re Looking For

We value enthusiasm and a willingness to learn just as much as experience. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. If you have strong interpersonal skills, a knack for problem-solving, and a passion for contributing to a creative and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Skills And Qualifications

• Post-secondary school education in a library technician program.
• Experience in a relevant professional role.
• Knowledge of library cataloguing systems (e.g. Insignia).
• Strong knowledge of computer systems (Canva, Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Great team player, ability to work as part of a team and be flexible.
• Good teaching ability to help library users develop research skills.
• Organizational experience to support the maintenance and continuing development of library collection, activities, and services.
• Caring and solution-focused.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 20 kg.

Successful candidates must supply Canada’s National Ballet School with a Police Reference Check in accordance with the School’s Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy; this will be coordinated through the Human Resources Department at NBS.

We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we ask you to please make your needs/requirements known.

Thank you for considering a career with Canada’s National Ballet School. We look forward to potentially welcoming you to our team!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Performing Arts