Casual Library Resource Technician

CASUAL LIBRARY RESOURCE TECHNICIAN

As a collaborative tame member, Casual Library Resource Technicians are responsible for the efficient daily operation of the library services within an educational setting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain individual school resource collections including purchasing all print, non-print and audio-video resources, cataloguing materials, the circulation of library materials (sign-out, return renewal), and conducting an annual inventory;

• Assist in the monitoring and planning/ preparation of annual estimates for school library needs;
• Responsible for sending out overdue notices, compiling lists of overdue materials and users with materials owing;
• Bulletin board preparation;
• Professional library maintenance, vertical file organization, and technical service requirements;
• Shelf reading, book shelving;
• Provide assistance with students including library and research skills instruction, reading to students and maintaining routines and rules in the library;
• Organize and operate book fairs and other promotional activities;
• Assist staff with resources and reference materials as required;
• Assist and support Literacy initiatives; and
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a two-year community college library technician program plus a minimum of 6 months related job experience;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work harmoniously with students and staff;
• Ability to take initiative;
• Familiarity with computers, audio visual equipment and the ability to conduct preventive maintenance;
• Keyboarding minimum 35 words per minute; and
• Reliable transportation.

Applications must include:

• Cover Letter;
• Resume; and
• Proof of successful completion of a post-secondary Library Technician program.

Preference is given to individuals in the casual Library Resource Technician Pool for all permanent Library Resource Technician positions.

About Us:

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 29 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.

As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Boards Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Carol Luciani

Chair of the Board

Michael McDonald

Chief Executive Officer & Secretary

BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ

322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8

T: 519-756-6369 E: [email protected]

www.bhncdsb.ca