Library Technologist

Conestoga College; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Conestoga College is seeking a Library Technologist for a temporary full-time Appendix D contract, based on Doon campus in Kitchener. On-site work five days a week with occasional travel to Waterloo and Cambridge campuses.

The role covers instructional support, collection development, and frontline reference, circulation, and media services for designated program areas.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Library Science is required.
• Three years of relevant library experience are required; academic library experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Instructional and research support: develops, delivers, and assesses instructional workshops focused on research skills.
• Frontline services: reference, circulation, media loan/booking, and other frontline duties.
• Selects resources for purchase and maintains collection for specified programs.
• Participates in program proposals and accreditation by compiling data and writing reports.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication

Adult learning principles

Time management

Independent & team player

Education

Four-year degree in Library Science

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Job description

Closing Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type: Support Staff - Full-time Temporary Appendix D Contract

Position Summary

Temporary Full-Time Appendix D Support Staff, replacement contract position (October 12, 2026 – April 28, 2028)

The Library Technologist acts as a resource person, providing essential services in the areas of Instructional Support and Collection Development for specified college program areas. The incumbent also provides frontline reference, circulation, and media services.

The successful candidate will be required to conduct on-site work five days per week at Conestoga’s Doon campus, located at 299 Doon Valley Dr. in Kitchener. The Library Technologist will work Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional travel will be required between Conestoga campuses located in Waterloo and Cambridge, with shift adjustments to 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

Instructional and research support

• With oversight from a Librarian, develops, delivers, and assesses instructional workshops focused on research skills
• Develops library instruction support materials, both in-print and online
• Promotes the value of Information Literacy and related services in dealings with faculty
• Delivers one-on-one or group research consultations, guiding users to develop their research skills and locate resources
• Assists faculty with the location of relevant support materials for integration into the course curriculum
• Participates in new program proposals and accreditation for existing programs by compiling data and writing reports

Frontline services

• Provides reference services for Conestoga employees, students, and the community
• Provides circulation services using the integrated library system, media loan/booking services, and other frontline services, which may be added over time
• Media loan and booking services
• Selects resources for purchase with the aim of developing a timely and accessible collection
• Maintains and deselects materials for specified program areas as appropriate
• Assesses donations for the same programs to determine relevance to the library collection
• Accurately records and tracks purchases
• Reviews and makes recommendations on the periodical and e-resource subscriptions for their program areas
• Works on special projects related to library services and resources

Qualifications

• A four-year degree combined with completed formal education in Library Science is required
• Three years of relevant experience in a library setting is required; experience in an academic library is preferred
• Specialized knowledge of collection development and information literacy practices
• Formal training in instructional strategies would be considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to apply adult learning principles
• Experience in the development of digital learning objects
• Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Highly motivated with well-developed time management skills

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.