Library Technician (Casual) 2025-2026

Niagara Catholic; Welland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Niagara Catholic District School Board seeks a casual Library Technician to maintain library services and support educational programs. The role requires a Library Technician Diploma and offers flexible scheduling with potential for long-term placement. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Inclusive high-performing culture

Qualifications

• Library Technician Diploma from a recognized institution or equivalent.
• Three months experience with Dewey Decimal Classification and cataloguing.
• Computer and audio-visual equipment knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and maintain a collection of diverse library materials.
• Deliver library services including cataloguing, shelving, and inventory maintenance.
• Support teachers' instructional programs.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Artistic skills to promote library

Education

Library Technician Diploma

Tools

Dewey Decimal Classification System

Current automation system

Job description

Are you highly organized and detail oriented with a love for books, knowledge and learning? Looking to join a community of professionals working in an organization that makes a difference in the lives of so many young people? We may just have the opportunity for you !

The Niagara Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Library Technician (casual). Our c asual Library Technician staff work on an on call basis, filling in for school Library Technician staff on a short term or long term basis as required.

RATE OF PAY : $23.88 per hour

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Flexible work schedule
• Inclusive high-performing culture
• Casual work could lead to long-term placements and/or eventual permanent positions.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Develop, organize and maintain a collection of diverse library materials
• Locate resource information for students, teachers and parents
• Deliver library services such as adding copies, bar coding, spine labeling, stamping, jacketing, reinforcing, circulation, shelving, filing, repairing, weeding, tracking inter-library loan transactions, maintaining periodicals, prepare displays, maintain inventory, set up and demonstrate proper use of equipment
• Demonstrate proper use of resources
• Support teachers’ instructional programs
• Participate in Board initiated professional development and organizational meetings

  WHAT YOU BRING:

• Library Technician Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent
• Three months experience with the Dewey Decimal Classification System, and cataloguing procedures according to AACR2 and SEARS Subject Headings, MARC records, standard library cataloging basics
• Computer and audio-visual equipment knowledge and experience
• Good interpersonal and artistic skills to promote library
• Knowledge of the current automation system
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, to organize time efficiently, and to work well with a variety of people

LOCATIONS: Must be able to travel to all locations within the Niagara Catholic

District School Board jurisdiction.

HOURS: Varies as needed on a casual on call basis. Must be available

Monday to Friday for Elementary and Secondary School hours

At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.