Technician - Library Learning Commons - C2324/021

3 weeks ago


Sidney, Canada School District #63 (Saanich) Full time

District Overview

Driven by our goal of having students thrive in their personal achievements, Saanich Schools provides challenging and engaging educational programs within a safe and nurturing learning environment for the 8,000 students who live and learn here. Our school district is comprised of 18 schools with the singular focus of delivering high quality education so our students can realize their personal goals which include post-secondary and employment opportunities around Canada and the world. Our staff of over 1,300 caring professionals are here to make dreams turn into reality.

Current Shift: 8:30am
- 2:00pm Monday to Friday

(Includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)

10 months per year while regular classes are in session

Pay Rate: $28.65 (July 1, 2023 rate)

SUMMARY

Under limited direction of a Teacher Librarian or School Administrator, coordinates and maintains all technical aspects of a school Library Learning Commons and supports the programs and strategic directions of the school Library Learning Commons.

DUTIES

Supports the Teacher Librarian in assisting all students, including those with special needs, in carrying out their educational plans

Supports the Teacher Librarian in assisting students using assistive technologies to help them access information for their inquiries

Assists in the maintenance and development of the Library Learning Commons web page

Participates in the development of appropriate promotional and marketing strategies which may include the design and production of static and electronic posters, bulletin boards, or displays to advertise library events

Assists the Teacher Librarian in budget development

Helps staff and students in the use of e-resources, digital media, online databases, online booking systems, digital equipment, and other audio visual equipment

Processes new books including stamping, adhering barcodes, printing spine labels, covering and attaching dust jackets, and adding appropriate classification stickers.

Organizes and maintains the collection including filing, shelving, shelf reading, reclassifying, performing routine inventory, running collection reports, and following up on overdues.

Assists with collection development, needs analyses, collection assessment, and collection de-selection of materials.

Monitors and assists students in the Library Learning Commons

Recruits, monitors and assists volunteers and student assistants

Provides reader's advisory services to assist, advise and direct staff and students to appropriate materials.

Performs routine clerical and technical tasks using equipment such as the photocopier, computer, printer, etc.

Liaises with other library support staff, school and district IT staff and software developer (e.g. submitting HelpDesk tickets for technology issues).

Monitors and ensures all library resources are in the software database

Repairs and maintains learning resources

Runs daily and annual reports including overdues for teachers/staff and classes and accounting, inventory, and other reports as needed.

Maintains library budget records, file invoices, and liaises with the school accountant to process payments or address other issues.

Purchases library supplies and consumables as needed.

Checks in and checks out library resources at the circulation desk.

Processes holds, requests, and interlibrary loans throughout the district
- Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12

Four years’ related experience including a minimum of two years’ experience working with children and youth

Two year college diploma in Library Technology or university level training in Library Science or equivalent

Working knowledge of Integrated Library Systems (e.g. Sitka Evergreen), library equipment and school based student information and learning management systems (e.g. Google Classroom). Proficient knowledge of Word, Excel spreadsheets, Powerpoint, Google Slides, GSuite, Google Drive, and other office software. Minimum word processing speed of 40 W.P.M.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to understand and implement library procedures

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment
- Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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