SRCE-2025-2026 - Casual Library Technician, (All Library School Sites)

Government of Nova Scotia; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a Library Technician to manage circulation systems, catalog materials, and provide reference services. The role requires strong organizational skills, experience working with children, and proficiency in computer skills. Applications must include three references and comply with background check requirements.

Qualifications

• Willing to undergo SRCE-directed training for Casual Library Technicians.
• Experience working with children in an educational or community setting.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain circulation system and borrowing records.
• Classify new library materials and maintain collection.
• Provide reference services to staff and students.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Training as a Library Technician

Job description

Overview

The Strait Regional (0052) invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted vacancy. These positions are for the 2025-2026 school year across the SRCE boundary.

The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. With support of approximately 1,050 employees, SRCE works to empower our children and youth within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners. In 2024-2025, SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,981 students; and approximately 375 children attend pre-primary programs at 14 locations. SRCE’s jurisdiction covers Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond counties, an area of about 11,000 square kilometres and a 2021 population of 53,742.

The Library Technician position falls under the CUPE Local 955 job classification. Salary details can be accessed via the CUPE Local 955 Collective Agreement.

Effective Dates: 09/08/2025

Responsibilities

• Maintain circulation system, including borrowing records, re-shelving, overdue notices, etc.
• Maintain inventory of library materials (shelf list and catalogue, or computerized database where applicable).
• Maintain and post schedule for library use.
• Classify new library materials, and maintain existing collection.
• Catalogue new library materials, and maintain existing library catalogue.
• Organize and maintain vertical files as needed.
• Organize and maintain periodical collection.
• Maintain and circulate audiovisual hardware and software.
• Order, with permission of the principal, the necessary print and non-print materials for the library collection and library supplies required to maintain library operations.
• Perform regular annual inventory of library resources; weed materials and equipment as required from the library collection.
• Keep financial records and account for library funds.
• Promotion of library materials to school staff.
• Provide reference services to staff and students.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Willing to undergo SRCE-directed training for Casual Library Technicians.
• Training and/or experience in recordkeeping and filing.
• Experience working with children in an educational or community setting.
• Excellent time management, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent computer skills related to word processing, recordkeeping, library software and/or internet use.

Desirable Qualifications

• A recognized course in cataloguing and classification of library material.
• Training and/or experience as a Library Technician.

Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be your most recent supervisor. The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All candidates shortlisted for interviews will have references checked prior to being interviewed. Candidates can check the status of their applications in SuccessFactors under My Applications.

All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last 6 months), and clear Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education.