Library Technician - 50% Regular (External Posting - for ESP Casuals/Terms)

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) invites applications for a School Library Technician at Manordale PS. This 50% regular, part-time role runs 10 months a year with 17.5 hours weekly (8:20–11:50 a.m.).

Responsibilities include organizing and circulating materials, providing reference services, and supporting units of study under the Principal or designate. Qualifications include a Library Technician diploma and 1–2 years’ library experience, plus strong cataloguing knowledge and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Library and Information Technician and 1–2 years library experience.
• Understanding of cataloguing and classification systems.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; ability to search and use research tools.
• Experience operating and maintaining library software.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, select, order and circulate print and non-print materials.
• Provide reference services and prepare study materials.
• Perform public relations, supervisory and clerical duties in library operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Diplomacy

Education

Diploma in Library and Information Technician

Tools

Library software

Databases

MS Office

Job description

About the OCDSB: The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:

SCHOOL LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Location: Manordale PS

Position Status: 50% Regular, Part-time

Work Year: 10 months per year

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 17.5 hours per week; 8:20 - 11:50 am

Affiliation: OSSTF District 25 - Educational Support Professionals (ESP)

Salary Rate: $27.22 to $33.67 per hour (Level 5)

Effective: Immediately

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Principal or designate, the Library Technician will provide technical and public services and perform other duties related to library operations such as organize, maintain, select, order, circulate print and non-print materials, provide reference services, research and prepare support materials for units of study, and perform public relations, supervisory and clerical activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Library and Information Technician, and 1 to 2 years of library experience.
• Understanding of Cataloguing and classification systems.
• Research skills required;
• Proficiency in computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets and databases), ability to perform internet searches and use research tools.
• Experience operating and maintaining library software.
• Organizational skills required to schedule classes/small groups and prioritize concurrent tasks and deadlines.
• Interpersonal and communication skills required, including writing communication skills.
• The ability to use tact, judgment and diplomacy when dealing with staff, students, parents/volunteers.
• The ability to work in both English and French is an asset.

In accordance with the collective agreement, a newly hired regular employee is not eligible to accept another position (i.e. move positions) for a period of six (6) months.

Evaluation & Assessment: In accordance with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's Administrative and Support Staff Selection Process, the evaluation and assessment of candidates will be completed using the following four (4) identified areas of performance: Organizational and Management Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, and Knowledge and Practice, as they relate to the duties, qualifications, knowledge and education outlined above.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

In compliance with the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used to assist our hiring team in screening or assessing applicants.

OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to at any time.

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