Original job description
EXTERNAL POSTING
BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF
TEMPORARY LIBRARY CLERK
GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER
As one of the area’s largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,000 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,900 students and families across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated in providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits!
One (1) Temporary Part-time (0.05 FTE, 1.75 hours/week) Library Clerk (follows 10-month schedule)
This will be scheduled as one half day biweekly, to be determined, flexible scheduling.
End dates for all temporary vacancies will end early if incumbent returns or circumstances change.
Supervisor: School Principal
Duties And Responsibilities
Maintain an effective library circulation system that facilitates searching, cataloguing and inventory control.
Maintain a schedule of library bookings.
Maintain physical organization of library resources.
Provide support for administrative/clerical tasks such as ordering books or supplies, coordinating volunteer schedules for volunteer students and parents working in the library/resource area.
Assist with promotional activities (book fairs) during regular working hours.
May be assigned to supervise library during noon hours or recess.
Qualifications And Experience
College diploma or certificate related to library technician program.
Assets
Current knowledge of curriculum requirements.
Ability to read and write French for cataloguing purposes.
Experience with Lexwin Library Software.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Proven interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
Proven computer literacy, accurate keyboarding skills and attention to detail.
Application Process
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position online using Apply to Education (ATE) at https://bwdsb.simplication.com/. Applicants are asked to provide a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (with written permission to contact) as well as proof of completed post-secondary education and/or certifications that are relevant to this position.
All fees for the ATE application process are covered by the Bluewater District School Board.
Should applicants require assistance in registering for Apply to Education (ATE), they may contact the ATE Help Desk at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.
We thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants who will be moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.
Equity
Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.
Accommodation
Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.
Wellness
Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Maintain the library circulation system, bookings, and physical organization of resources. Support administrative tasks, coordinate volunteers, assist with book fairs, and potentially supervise the library during noon hours or recess.
Requirements
A college diploma or certificate related to a library technician program is specified. Relevant assets include curriculum knowledge, French reading and writing ability for cataloguing, Lexwin Library Software experience, and strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.
Skills
- Library Circulation
- Cataloguing
- Inventory Control
- Library Scheduling
- Resource Organization
- Administrative Support
- Ordering Supplies
- Volunteer Coordination
- Promotional Activities
- Independent Work
- Prioritization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Accurate Keyboarding
- Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Library Clerk
- Library Technician
- Library Circulation
- Cataloguing
- Inventory Control
- Library Bookings
- Library Resources
- Administrative Tasks
- Ordering Books
- Ordering Supplies
- Volunteer Coordination
- Book Fairs
- Curriculum Requirements
- French
- Lexwin Library Software
- Computer Literacy
- Keyboarding
- Attention to Detail
- School Library
- Education