Library Technician C2425/117

Current Shift: 8:30am
- 4:09pmTuesday to Thursday
Schedule may be flexible depending on the needs of the school

(Includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)10 months per year while regular classes are in session

Additional minutes per day are included in the‘Current Shift’ schedule above, which staff are expected to work daily in lieu of the spring break closure week in order to allow employees in continuing and temporary assignments to be paid their regular pay during the spring closure week as per Letter of Understanding-Spring Closure Week.

Pay Rate: $29.51

CLASSIFICATION POSITION

Clerical Technician - Library Learning Commons

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.

DATE

April 2023