LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Department:                         Education – Lakeview School
Classification:                       MFN Librarian Salary Grid ($32,000.00 – $50,000.00)
Employment Status:           Regular – Full-Time

Position Objective
Under the direct supervision of the School Principal, the Library Technician will perform all aspects of maintaining, developing, and organizing a user-oriented collection of Library and community resources and provide classroom support and instruction as needed. 

Essential Functions

Fosters a creative, flexible environment so that the school library is an essential part of the learning community
Develops and maintains resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and instructional strategies of the school community
Cooperates and networks with other libraries/agencies
Establishes procedure for selection, acquisition, circulation resource sharing of resources in all formats
Evaluates, promotes, and uses existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning
Promotes the ethical use of information, copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property
Assist library users in accessing books, films, photographs, maps, documents, electronic materials, and other library materials
Catalogues new library acquisitions
Completes manual and on-line reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users
Supports the delivery of curriculum and the development of information literacy by helping members and students locate and use relevant print and electronic resources
Maintains inventory, forms and finding aids
Maintains a clean and organized environment in the library which promotes a literacy-rich setting
Purge, sort, reduce and sample archives
Research and retrieve archival materials
Facilitate book exchanges, literacy initiatives, and reading aloud to groups.
Provide orientation and training to students and staff as well as providing library services and literacy activities within the school
Make applications for funding on behalf of the library with the Ontario Libraries Capacity Fund and provide annual reports within reporting timeframe
Development, production, and delivery of projects from proposal right up to delivery
Maintain the library budget and selects new library materials based on the needs of the school community; communicate with the principal on priorities
Produce overdue notices to account for all library materials
Develop school library collections considering needs of the school and community
Catalogues and circulates library materials using the automated library system
Supports teaching staff with their use of Library
Keeps library evening hours open for community members and students – 4 hours per week (minimum)
Implements a work plan for library/literacy activities during the school year
Supports the delivery of curriculum and the development of information literacy by helping staff and students locate and use relevant print and electronic resources
Provide reference service to students and staff, including preparation of materials for classes
Perform tasks related to library record keeping and clerical functions
Work as an active member of the school and works collaboratively with all staff
Assists staff during school related activities
Attend meetings as required
Provides information for MFN annual reports as requested; keeps library statistics
Establish community partnerships to enhance programming and use of Library
Attend professional development sessions/training as required
And other duties as assigned (i.e., After school programming)
Qualifications and Requirements

Preferred

Post Secondary Education and a Library and Information Technician Diploma in addition to possessing one (1) to two (2) years of experience working with children in a school or public library.
College Diploma in the field of education or equivalent or social services or a minimum of two (2) years’ work/volunteer related experience with the completion of secondary school or equivalent
Minimum

College Diploma in related field of study five (5) years’ work experience in related field
Other

Proficiency in computer applications; Microsoft Office, library software
Good interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills; along with dependability
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment.
Excellent rapport with young people
Knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history, and customs of the Anishnaabek
Fluency and/or understanding of Anishinaabemowin is an asset and/or is willing to learn
First Aid Certificate and CPR will be an asset
Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) requirement must be current 30-days and must be an original.
Confirmation of COVID-19 Vaccinations
Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Rationale:  M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory.  Applicants must have a VSS record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault, or related charges.  The VSS must be current 30-days and must be an original.

Interested applicants must submit cover letter, resume, and three (3) current work related references (2 work-related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:

Application Due Date: April 21st, 2025

APPLY HERE
Library Technician
c/o Human Resources
employment@mchigeeng.ca
M’Chigeeng FN, P.O. Box 333
M’Chigeeng, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)

INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources employment@mchigeeng.ca