SRCECasual Library Technician, (All Library School Sites)

Armbrae Academy, Private School, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution invites applications for a Casual Library Technician position. Responsibilities include managing library circulation, maintaining inventory, and providing reference services. Applicants should have experience working with children and strong organizational skills. This full-time role supports educational activities across the region, with salary information detailed in a collective agreement.

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 and library software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain circulation system and borrowing records.
• Maintain inventory of library materials.
• Organize and maintain the collection and schedules.
• Assist in promoting library materials to staff and students.
• Provide reference services to staff and students.

Skills

Experience Working With Students

Organizational skills

Classroom Management

Behavioral Health

Classroom Experience

Mediation Experience

Special Education

Conflict Management

Teaching

Public Speaking

Word Processing

Job description

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.

As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia 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. The Strait Regional Centre for Education with the support of approximately 1050 employees works diligently to achieve its mission to empower our children and youth within safe equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible contributing and successful lifelong 2024-2025 the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5981 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia the Strait Regional Centre for Education's jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish Guysborough Inverness and Richmond an area of approximately 11000 square kilometres with a population of 53742 (Census 2021).

The Library Technician falls within the CUPE Local 955 job classification. Salary for this position can be accessed by clicking this link CUPE Local 955 Collective Agreement

Effective Dates : 09 / 08 / 2025

The duties of a Casual Library Technician may include some of the following :

Library Technician 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 as required materials and equipment from the library collection;

Keep financial records and account for any 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 resource library software and / or in the use of the internet.

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 candidates short listed for interviews will have references check prior to being interviewed. Candidates can check on 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.

Required Experience

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Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Classroom Management,Behavioral Health,Classroom Experience,Mediation Experience,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 2025 - 2026