Description
The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details.
Job Posting 25-093
20% Library Technician - 10 MONTH Permanent
Location: Resource Lending Library
Catholic Education Centre 255 Speedvale Ave W, Guelph
Expected Start Date: asap
7 hours per week, 7 hours per full day between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Scheduled Days: TBD
Band 3: $29.29- $33.64 per hour
The Library Technician (Resource Lending Library) supports the operation of the library by performing duties in acquisitions, cataloging and classification, circulation, reference, audio visual, and as appropriate, technical and administrative services under the direction of the Superintendent of Student Achievement. Library technicians are responsible for organizing and maintaining learning resources using a manual or automated library management system. The Library Technician will also be responsible for assisting library patrons in locating information.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Assist in collection development and maintenance
• Gather Digital resources (such as indexes of web sites, manuals and tutorials) to support Reference functions
• Prepare communication, booklists, resource lists and programs to promote the Lending Library goals
• Descriptive cataloging, classification, coding and processing of print and audio-visual material, and material resources
• Prepare and receive loans to and from lending library to school sites
• Produce instructional materials and maintain files
• Work within the library budget; ordering all materials for the library
• Assist in the preparation of document control procedures; implement and manage project document control and document management processes and systems
• Ensure that all received electronic media are filed appropriately within the document management system
• Develop filing error tracking system; index and maintain hardcopy information
• Operate audio-visual equipment and assist in simple maintenance
• Other administration duties as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Must have a Secondary School Diploma and a Community College 2 (two) year Diploma program in Library & Information Technician
• Must have at least two (2) years of previous related experience
• Experience in library automation software, Microsoft Office, electronic technological devices and standard AV equipment
• Previous experience in a school library setting would be an asset
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with individuals at all levels of the Board
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to create and develop promotional materials
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a professional team
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent research skills
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply.
POSTING DATE: FRIDAY May 30, 2025
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY June 5, 2025, at 4:00pm
Applications received after the closing date will be reviewed only as needed until the position is filled.
Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.
