SRCECasual Library Technician, (All Library School Sites)
SRCECasual Library Technician, (All Library School Sites)
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Job Description
The Strait Regional (0052) invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted vacancy.
These positions are for the 2025-2026 school year across the SRCE boundary.
As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1 2018 to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning achievement well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education with the support of approximately 1050 employees works diligently to achieve its mission to empower our children and youth within safe equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible contributing and successful lifelong 2024-2025 the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5981 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia the Strait Regional Centre for Educations jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish Guysborough Inverness and Richmond an area of approximately 11000 square kilometres with a population of 53742 (Census 2021).
The Library Technician falls within the CUPE Local 955 job classification. Salary for this position can be accessed by clicking this linkCUPE Local 955 Collective Agreement
Effective Dates: 09/08/2025
The duties of a Casual Library Technician may include some of the following:
Library TechnicianResponsibilities:
Maintain circulation system including borrowing records re-shelving overdue notices etc.;
Maintain inventory of library materials (shelf list and catalogue or computerized database where applicable);
Maintain and post schedule for library use;
Classify new library materials and maintain existing collection;
Catalogue new library materials and maintain existing library catalogue;
Organize and maintain vertical files as needed;
Organize and maintain periodical collection;
Maintain and circulate audiovisual hardware and software;
Order with permission of the principal the necessary print and non-print materials for the library collection and library supplies required to maintain library operations;
Perform regular annual inventory of library resources;
Weed as required materials and equipment from the library collection;
Keep financial records and account for any library funds;
Promotion of library materials to school staff;
Provide reference services to staff and students;
Other related duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications:
Willing to undergo SRCE-directed training for Casual Library Technicians;
Training and/or experience in recordkeeping and filing;
Experience working with children in an educational or community setting;
Excellent time management organization and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision;
Excellent computer skills related to word processing recordkeeping resource library software and/or in the use of the internet.
Desirable Qualifications:
A recognized course in cataloguing and classification of library material;
Training and/or experience as a Library Technician.
Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be your most recent supervisor. The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be candidates short listed for interviews will have references check prior to being interviewed. Candidates can check on the status of their applications in Successfactors under My Applications.
All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last 6 months) and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
