Library Technician 20%

Wellington Catholic District School Board; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wellington Catholic District School Board is seeking a Library Technician for a permanent part-time position. This role supports library operations, including acquisitions and cataloging, while requiring strong organizational and customer service skills. Applicants should have relevant educational qualifications and prior experience in a library setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Secondary School Diploma and a 2-year Diploma in Library & Information Technician.
• At least two years of relevant experience is required.
• Previous experience in a school library setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining library resources using a management system.
• Assisting patrons in locating information and providing librarian support.
• Preparing and managing loans between lending libraries and schools.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Community College 2-year Diploma in Library & Information Technician

Tools

Library automation software

Microsoft Office

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details.

Job Posting 25-093

20% Library Technician – 10 MONTH Permanent

Location: Resource Lending Library

Catholic Education Centre 255 Speedvale Ave W, Guelph

Expected Start Date: asap

7 hours per week, 7 hours per full day between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Scheduled Days: TBD

Band 3: $29.29- $33.64 per hour

The Library Technician (Resource Lending Library) supports the operation of the library by performing duties in acquisitions, cataloging and classification, circulation, reference, audio visual, and as appropriate, technical and administrative services under the direction of the Superintendent of Student Achievement. Library technicians are responsible for organizing and maintaining learning resources using a manual or automated library management system. The Library Technician will also be responsible for assisting library patrons in locating information.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist in collection development and maintenance
• Gather Digital resources (such as indexes of web sites, manuals and tutorials) to support Reference functions
• Prepare communication, booklists, resource lists and programs to promote the Lending Library goals
• Descriptive cataloging, classification, coding and processing of print and audio-visual material, and material resources
• Prepare and receive loans to and from lending library to school sites
• Produce instructional materials and maintain files
• Work within the library budget; ordering all materials for the library
• Assist in the preparation of document control procedures; implement and manage project document control and document management processes and systems
• Ensure that all received electronic media are filed appropriately within the document management system
• Develop filing error tracking system; index and maintain hardcopy information
• Operate audio-visual equipment and assist in simple maintenance
• Other administration duties as required
  
  

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Must have a Secondary School Diploma and a Community College 2 (two) year Diploma program in Library & Information Technician
• Must have at least two (2) years of previous related experience
• Experience in library automation software, Microsoft Office, electronic technological devices and standard AV equipment
• Previous experience in a school library setting would be an asset
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with individuals at all levels of the Board
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to create and develop promotional materials
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a professional team
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent research skills
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning
  
  

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply.

POSTING DATE: FRIDAY May 30, 2025

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY June 5, 2025, at 4:00pm

Applications received after the closing date will be reviewed only as needed until the position is filled.

Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.