POSITION: Part-Time Secondary School Library Assistant (Temporary, Non-Union)

LOCATION: St. Mary’s College

EFFECTIVE DATE: Start ASAP, end date undetermined

This is a temporary part-time position.  The board is seeking a dynamic individual to assist in the efficient daily operations of Library services at SMC.  The successful candidate will be scheduled 9 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Friday, and may provide any of the following services:

• Assist in maintenance of school library resource collections as directed by the Library Supervisor, which includes cataloguing materials; providing circulation services and conducting inventories of the collection
• Provide support to the Library Supervisor on projects to bring innovative information services and products that support the evolving needs of the school library
• Assist with the acquisition and evaluation of existing resources, including the weeding of materials as directed
• Provide library services and supervision as required for students
• Management of overdue materials using library software and liaising with teaching staff and administration to facilitate the return of library materials
• Provide information services and basic technical support, including library and research skills instruction while maintaining routines and rules in the library as directed
• Assist with the inventory maintenance and management of audio-visual equipment and school assigned technical resources (i.e. laptops)
• Together with the Library Supervisor, provide software support and other assistance to HSCDSB elementary school library staff as needed
• Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills, experiences, and attributes:

• Librarian Technician/Library and Information Studies diploma or related post-secondary education
• 1-2 years professional experience in a library setting
• Experience working with databases
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Slides)
• Familiarity with computer hardware and audio visual equipment, including the ability to conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshoot issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with and providing service to students and patrons
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to submit a satisfactory Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check prior to the commencement of employment duties

TO APPLY:  Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information (including email address) for three (3) professional references with permission to contact them by no later than 4:00 pm on March 17, 2022 to the attention of the Human Resources Department at job.applications@hscdsb.on.ca.

THIS BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In compliance with the Ontario with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities.  The Board will take into account the person’s ability to access information and will provide the information contained in Board-produced public documents in a format that meets those needs as agreed upon with the person.  Please contact the Human Resources Department at 705-945-5610 prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangement can be made.