Ob-2023-09 Library Technician (Elementary) – St Gregory Ces (C)

CUPE LOCAL 2512 July 11, 2023
Library Technician [Part-time] – Level 6
Specifics on location/schedule identified below
Opportunity Bulletin #OB-2023-09 – Repost
Seniority is not a determining factor
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board with a total student population of 23,000, provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) across the Waterloo Region.
The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.
All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board’s hiring processes.
General Description Of Duties

• Produce overdue notices to account for all library materials.
• Maintains bibliographic records using reports and undertakes regular inventories of the library collection as outlined in Board policies.
• Maintain a physical collection by shelving materials, shelf-reading for shelf order.
• Provide orientation and training to students and staff as well providing library services and literacy activities within the school through web pages and newsletters.
• Facilitate book exchanges, literacy initiatives, readers advisory, and reading aloud to groups and assist with school-based literacy initiatives.
• Maintains the library budget and selects new library materials based on Board guidelines and the needs of the school community; communicate with the school administration on priorities.
• Promotes library services and literacy activities within the school and parent community through web pages, and newsletters.
• Catalogues and circulates library materials using the automated library system.
• Develop school library collections considering needs of the school and operating within parameters set out in Board policies.
• Maintains the AV equipment collection, and provides basic set-up and troubleshooting.
• Supports the delivery of curriculum and the development of information literacy by helping patrons locate and use relevant print and electronic resources.

For a complete description of the responsibilities, refer to Elements of a Quality Elementary School Library Program.
Minimum Requirements

• Ability to plan work, multi-task and prioritize.
• Proficient in computer applications; MS Office, library software.
• Understand the cataloguing and inventory processes.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment.
• Must have completed the Library and Information Technician Diploma in addition to possessing one (1) to two (2) years of experience working with children in a school or public library.

Hourly Rate: $26.72 – $28.28 per hour
Hours of Work: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week
Work schedule determined by the principal
Location: St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School, Cambridge, ON
Weeks/Year: Approx. 42 weeks/year
Effective Date: August 28, 2023
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.
Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.
Application Process
Internal Applicants
Internal applicants must submit a resume via [email protected] .
Include your first and last name and the posting number (provided above) in the subject line.
In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications will be accepted up until 4:00 pm on July 19, 2023.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
To request this file in large print, please email [email protected] . If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.
At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board’s Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.
The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.