Library Technician (casual) 2026-2027

Niagara Catholic District School Board; Welland; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Casual Library Technician. The casual staff work on an on-call basis to fill in for school Library Technician staff as needed across the board.

Responsibilities include developing, organizing and maintaining library materials, assisting students, teachers and parents, and supporting instructional programs with occasional travel to different locations within the board's jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• Library Technician Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent.
• Three months experience with the Dewey Decimal Classification System and cataloguing basics.
• Computer and audio-visual equipment knowledge and experience.
• Good interpersonal skills to promote the library.
• Knowledge of the current automation system and cataloging basics.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and organize time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize and maintain a collection of diverse library materials.
• Locate resource information for students, teachers and parents.
• Deliver library services such as cataloging, circulation, shelving and displays.
• Demonstrate proper use of resources.
• Support teachers’ instructional programs.
• Participate in professional development and meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Artistic skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Library Technician Diploma

Tools

Computer & AV equipment

Automation system knowledge

Job description

Job Details

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 Casual Library Technician. Casual 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.

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, preparing displays, maintaining inventory, and setting up and demonstrating 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 the 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.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Record Check, dated within the past six months of the hire date. This position requires completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check. For more information, please refer to 201.18 Police Record Check & Offence Declaration AOP on the Board’s website.

Equity & Inclusion

Niagara Catholic is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and communities we serve. Guided by our Equity and Inclusive Education Policy, and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, we actively work to identify and remove barriers, address bias, and foster fair, respectful, inclusive, and welcoming employment practices.

We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities, and value the unique contributions each person brings to our Catholic learning environment.

Niagara Catholic is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, and through all stages of employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to notify Human Resources so that appropriate support can be facilitated.

Niagara Catholic does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.