Supply Library Technician

Location: Niagara Regional Municipality (Fonthill)

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR:
Supply Library Technician
Anticipated to commence ASAP

The DSBN is a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what’s best for kids, and helps every student achieve success. Whether you’re in the classroom, on the playing fields, in the office or in the cafeteria, we know it’s the dedicated staff who bring our mission to life - you are what creates a child’s school experience, and contribute to students reaching their full potential.
We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North.

POSITION:  Supply Library Technician / Long-term Occasional

LOCATION:

DSBN Secondary Schools in the Niagara Region
RATE OF PAY:  $27.09 per hour (including 4% vacation pay)

SCHEDULE:

On-call working up to 35 hours per week

Position Summary:

As a Supply Library Technician, you will have the autonomy to determine your availability and preferred work locations, allowing you to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle. This flexibility extends to choosing the days you want to work, promoting a positive work/life balance.
The Library Commons is a welcoming space for all students and is the learning hub that fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, socialization, engagement and exploration. The Board is currently seeking energetic, compassionate, and student-focused Casual Library Technicians to work in our Secondary Schools on a casual basis.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an OMERS Pension paving the way for long-term financial security. The DSBN provides opportunities for long-term placements that could lead to full-time permanent employment. This means you can build a rewarding and stable career within the organization. Benefit from the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through professional development opportunities offered at the DSBN.

The functions of this position could include (but are not limited to):
Cataloguing library resources;
Operating the Follett Automation System, the library security system and Media Net;
Delivery of library services to staff and students (e.g. circulation, shelving, cataloguing, filing, searching/locating information, maintenance of periodicals, maintaining inventory, ordering; repairing library materials and maintaining library computer facilities (i.e. Internet, Follett, etc) as well as demonstrating proper use of resources;
Supporting an appropriate learning environment in the library;
Participating in professional development;
Liaison with ICT Department (Information and Communications Technologies - a component of Curriculum Services);
All other library related duties as assigned by the Administrator of Information Communications Technologies and/or the school principal.

Qualifications:

Hold a Library designation from a recognized Community College (CAAT )  or demonstrate experiential equivalence,
Have the ability to work under minimal supervision, to organize time efficiently, and to work well with a variety of people,
Familiarity with library processes and the secondary school environment is essential,
Have good word-processing skills and previous experience in providing library services.

Application Process:

All applications are accepted through Apply To Education
Applications packages should include:
Cover Letter
Resume
Three (3) professional references.

Selection Process:
We thank all the candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from:
Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage…