School Library Technician — Nurture Young Readers

Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools (MFIS); Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba, invites applications for a Library Technician to support a busy school library serving students in grades 5–12. This entry-level position suits someone passionate about literature, eager to work with youth, and looking to gain library experience in an educational setting.

You will help with shelving, cataloguing, and circulation, assist students with online resources, and help create engaging displays and programs.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary Library and Information Technology Diploma (or equivalent training/experience).
• General knowledge of library operations, procedures, and cataloguing standards.
• Passion for reading, literature, and promoting a love for learning among students.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle basic library tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with students, teachers, and other staff members.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the organization, shelving, inventory control, and physical processing or repair of library resources.
• Recommend age-appropriate literature to middle and high school students based on their unique interests and reading levels.
• Instruct students on using online resources, including digital databases and online catalogues, in collaboration with the librarian.
• Assist with the planning, material preparation, and promotional displays for library programs.
• Coordinate circulation management, maintain accurate records, and manage supplies in collaboration with the librarian.
• Enforce borrowing, computer, and behaviour policies to maintain a safe, productive library environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Library Information Technology Diploma

Job description

Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba, invites applications for a Library Technician to support a busy school library serving students in grades 5–12. This entry-level position suits someone passionate about literature, eager to work with youth, and looking to gain library experience in an educational setting.

You will help with shelving, cataloguing, and circulation, assist students with online resources, and help create engaging displays and programs.