Library Technician (ALH) - Permanent

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta serving the education needs of approximately 17950 students in 42 schools. Every day the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming current resources and practical professional learning opportunities.

EIPS is recruiting a permanent parttime Library Technician at A.L. Horton Elementary. Additional duties will include: lunch supervision and covering breaks in Kinder Care and PALS.

A.L. Horton Elementary serves approximately 345 students in kindergarten to Grade 6 with 18 teaching staff and 17 support staff. The school is located in Vegreville AB approximately 90 kilometres east of Sherwood Park AB.

A.L. Horton Elementary believes the mental physical social and emotional wellbeing of every student is of great importance and every student should be provided with a secure environment and learning opportunities. Each student is unique and deserves an equal opportunity to develop their talents and potential. A.L. Horton Elementary is a designated Play and Learn at School (PALS) prekindergarten site as well as hosts the Divisions Ukrainian Language and Culture Program.

• Commencing August 27 2025
• 20 hours per week (Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 5 hours per day)
• Open to internal and external applicants priority will be given to permanent employees
• Click on Sign in With Employee Email to be considered an Internal Applicant
• EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

The Library Technician assists students teachers and support staff in effectively utilizing the learning resources available within the library/learning commons. The library technician must understand the standardized technical procedures that exist in all libraries and must be an information specialist in all forms including books periodicals and online resources. The Library Technician will maintain the library/learning commons through team planning and the application of standardized library policies and procedures. This individual receives direction from the TeacherLibrarian or Principal.

Circulation Services

• Input and monitor the circulation of library resources
• Compile overdue reports and track overdue materials
• Contact parents regarding overdue materials as necessary
• Collect money for lost and damaged materials
• Generate statistical reports
• Shelve books and other materials in a timely fashion
• Facilitate the ordering and circulation of materials within the school
• Route periodicals to appropriate teachers

Assistance to Students and Staff

• Provide guidance to students in locating materials both in print and online
• Provide readers advisory service for students
• Facilitate and support individual students and classes doing research in the library
• Supervise and assist students with internet usage
• Assist teachers in locating resources for unit planning
• Organize and/or assist with reading promotion activities
• Demonstrate the use of the OPAC for staff and students

Library Automation

• Use international cataloguing standards to create electronic records and to modify imported and existing records in the library database
• Locate and import electronic library records using subscription services and/or the Internet
• Manage database of electronic library records through global changes authority indexes and individual updates
• Create and modify various reports including statistics bibliographies and database maintenance reports
• Perform and manage automated library inventory

Technology and Equipment

• Assist students and teachers with the operation of computers (including Internet email word processing spreadsheets and other applications)
• Assist students and teachers with the operation of AV and technological equipment (may include computer projectors photocopier laminator etc.)
• Troubleshoot computer and equipment problems in and adjacent to the library
• Work with Technology Services personnel in the deployment of IT resources
• Follow EIPS repair procedures for AV and technological equipment
• Maintenance (dust clean replace bulbs etc.) of AV and technological equipment in and adjacent to the library
• Maintain inventory of AV equipment (model and serial number)

Acquisition of Materials

• Assist the TeacherLibrarian or Principal with the libraryallocated budget
• Maintain a consideration file for future purchases
• Research to locate the best pricing and availability for various library resources
• Place library materials and supply orders
• Accompany certified staff to book displays and takeaways sales
• Track verify and monitor orders for missing items and backorders
• Monitor and track periodical orders
• Process new materials (organizing taping covering stamping barcoding etc.)

Library Maintenance and Organization

• Train and provide functional supervision to library volunteers student helpers and workexperience students
• Maintain a neat and organized work environment
• Create and maintain an inviting learning environment
• Ensure books and materials are properly filed on the shelves (shelfreading)
• Under the direction of certificated staff manage the library collection by organizing monitoring and weeding out materials
• Repair damaged library materials as necessary
• Prepare displays and bulletin boards
• Promote library resources (displays bibliographies reports book talks reading to students etc.)
• Prepare and maintain library and computer lab schedules
• Filing
• Manage library mail and email.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Library Technician Diploma (2 year)
• Equivalencies may be considered
  

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills including library advocacy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills to support students
• Experience tracking and maintaining a library budget
• Reliability and dependability
• Comfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning
• Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
• Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of students
• Ability to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategies
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work assignments
• Knowledge of general library operations along with a knowledge of various specific routines and practices that are common to all libraries.
• Knowledge of library automation systems and the ability to learn new systems and software programs
• A comprehensive knowledge of International Cataloguing Standards and standardized subject headings
• Knowledge of computers in a networked environment
• Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet the internet and email applications
• Knowledge of website layout and design
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Ability to operate and perform minor repairs on audiovisual equipment
• The ability to maintain consistent routines and practices with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to take direction as well as be selfmotivated and work independently

For further information contact Murray Howell Principal ator email .

If you require assistance with the application system please call Apply to Education ator email.