Library Learning Commons Technician

District Overview

Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.

LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS TECHNICIAN - ON CALL

Hours per week: Up to 35 hour per week

Location : Various locations

Status : Temporary

Pay Rate : $24.19 per hour

District Overview

Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the province and a student body that consistently scores well on annual assessment tests, thanks in large part to the dedication and efforts of our 900 teaching and support staff.

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

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

Maintains and circulates audio-visual and digital equipment

Evaluates and recommends new technologies and hardware

Uses standard library practices in accordance with accounting, acquisition and processing procedures

Organizes and maintains the collection organization including filing, shelving, and inventory

Organizes and maintains the circulation and repair of learning resources

Produces original and copy cataloguing using the Dewey Decimal Classification system and Sears Subject Headings in library software

Assists in performing basic collection development and reader guidance services including a needs analysis, collection assessment, and de-selection

Monitors and assists students in the Library Learning Commons

Recruits, monitors and assists volunteers and student assistants

Assists, advises and directs staff and students to appropriate materials

Performs routine clerical and technical tasks

Liaises with other library support staff, school and district IT staff and software developer

Monitors and ensures all library resources are in the software database

Repairs and maintains learning resources
- 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 computer based library equipment and school based student information and learning management systems (i.e. Moodle)

Proficient knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets

Minimum word processing speed of 40 W.P.M.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Experience working in Moodle an asset

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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