SRCE-26-608, DJHG, Library Technician
About The Position
The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) is seeking a qualified Library Technician to join their team. This position is part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being, and overall success. The SRCE operates 20 schools and pre-primary programs across four counties in northeastern Nova Scotia. This role falls under the CUPE Local 955 job classification and offers a work schedule of 5 hours per day at Dr John Hugh Gillis Regional. The SRCE is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.
Requirements
- Completion of a library technician information technology diploma program, or a minimum of two years of recent training and experience as a Library Technician in a full-time position in a school setting;
- Experience working in an educational setting;
- Knowledge of ordering and cataloguing written materials;
- Training and/or experience in recordkeeping and filing;
- Excellent time management and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision;
- Excellent computer skills related to word processing, recordkeeping and in the use of the internet;
- Proficiency in the knowledge of library software and all relevant systems (e.g. ResourceMate).
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
