Documentation Technician

**BEACONSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL**

**Principal: Rachel Chua-Wilson**

**_ Cyclical layoff during the summer period _**

**Qualifications**:
Hold a Diploma of College Studies in Information and Library Technologies or a diploma or an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.

**Other Requirements**:

- Bilingual (French and English)
- Knowledge of an automated library program (REGARD would be an asset)
- Knowledge of collection development and collection maintenance procedures
- Knowledge of cataloguing and classification principles
- Knowledge of literature
- Ability to interact comfortably with students
- Provide a positive and comfortable environment for students
- Time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with staff
- Computer and information literate
- Knowledge of ebooks and digital resources
- Knowledge of the QEP and understanding of the role that the library plays within that program would be an asset
- Knowledge of a 21st century library is an asset
- Knowledge of Google Apps for Education is an asset

**Nature of the work**:
The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in performing technical tasks related to the organization and operation of one or more documentation centers: libraries or document management centers.

The employee in this class of employment may provide technical assistance to personnel involved in document management and to users of documentation centers.

**Daily Tasks/Dossiers**:

- Ensuring the smooth operation of the library learning commons.
- Helping to promote literacy and to create a culture of reading in the school by offering or organizing activities such as book animation, story time, book talks, thematic displays, book clubs, author visits, book fairs. Providing reader advisory services.
- Maintaining the physical collection of the library learning commons.
- Developing the collection and purchasing library materials.
- Maintaining the library database in accordance with school board procedures.
- Initiating students and staff to the library learning commons, including library skills instruction. Providing reference services to support the curriculum. Helping staff and students develop online searching skills and assisting them with digital library resources (ebooks, online encyclopedias, databases).
- Chromebook loans and maintenance
- Managing room reservations (Board Room, Zen Room, LLC)