Library Technician (Term)

York Region District School Board; Sutton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The York Region District School Board seeks a Library Technician on a term basis to support the school library services. The role involves developing and maintaining library collections, assisting students and staff, and performing clerical tasks related to cataloguing, budgeting, and inventory.

Under the direction of a Teacher Librarian, you will provide reference services, process materials, and collaborate within Learning Resource teams.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma with two years of post-secondary education in library information systems is required.
• Minimum one year related experience is required.
• An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and current Board approved/implemented software is required.
• Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• To monitor and maintain a Card Catalogue/Automated Catalogue File of print and non-print material in accordance with Anglo American Cataloguing Rules.
• To maintain, process and circulate print and non-print materials.
• To provide reference service to students and staff, including preparation of materials for classes and bibliographies as necessary.
• To assist in the acquisition, disposition and inventory of library materials.
• To assist with clerical and typing functions of the library/resource centre including maintenance of budget and petty cash records.
• To perform tasks related to library record keeping and clerical functions.
• To work as an active member of the school and/or Learning Resource teams.
• To attend meetings as required.
• To attend professional development sessions/training as required.
• To perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Reference assistance

Education

Secondary School Graduation Diploma with library info systems

1 year related experience

Tools

Card/Automated Catalogue

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career as a Library Technician with the York Region District School Board. This term Library Technician position is effective immediately ending on or about June 28, 2027, and is due to a vacancy.

This position is responsible for developing, organizing and maintaining a user oriented collection of Library/Resource Centre material under the direction of a Teacher Librarian and/or other resource staff in compliance with Board policies and procedures.

Major Responsibilities

• To monitor and maintain a Card Catalogue/Automated Catalogue File of print and non-print material in accordance with Anglo American Cataloguing Rules.
• To maintain, process and circulate print and non-print materials.
• To provide reference service to students and staff, including preparation of materials for classes and bibliographies as necessary.
• To assist in the acquisition, disposition and inventory of library materials.
• To assist with clerical and typing functions of the library/resource centre including maintenance of budget and petty cash records.
• To perform tasks related to library record keeping and clerical functions.
• To work as an active member of the school and/or Learning Resource teams.
• To attend meetings as required.
• To attend professional development sessions/training as required.
• To perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma with two years of post-secondary education in library information systems is required.
• Minimum one year related experience is required.
• An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and current Board approved/implemented software is required.
• Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Additional Information

• In the application process, you will be prompted to provide at least three (3) professional, supervisory references (including full name, position title, work location/organization, and email address) in the job posting screening section of the online application. We do not contact references prior to practicum/interview.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups With Historical And/or Current Barriers To Sovereignty, Equity, Including, But Not Limited To

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
• South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees:

If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager () to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information For CUPE 1734 Members

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

Applicants will be deemed to have the educational qualifications, according to the job description for the classification they are currently in, as per the terms of the current CUPE Local 1734 Collective Agreement. Permanent CUPE 1734 applicants will be considered first in the selection process.

As a , and In accordance with the Education Act, anyone seeking employment or wanting to volunteer must provide a satisfactory police record check. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) must be completed by the police services in the jurisdiction in which you reside, this is based on your home address (only accepted by police services within Canada); must be satisfactory to the YRDSB and completed within six (6) months prior to the scheduled start date. It is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.

We will accept satisfactory PVSC’s that name any other school board and other employers (daycare centers, OCT, and employers that would require a police check for vulnerable persons) in Ontario and obtained within the last six (6) months.

On-line applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.