Posted 11 hours ago
50% Library Assistant
@ Renfrew County District School Board
Barry's Bay, Ontario
Overview
Renfrew County District School Board is hiring a 50% (17.5 hours per week) Library Technician at Madawaska Valley District School in Barry's Bay. The role supports the Learning Commons, teaching students ICT and 21st-century skills while managing library collections, acquisitions and automated systems. Applicants must hold a relevant diploma or degree and a current vulnerable sector screening.
Responsibilities:
- Guide students in using ICT tools for research and multimedia projects
- Help students build 21st-century learning and innovation skills
- Maintain the collection using automated library systems
- Assist with acquisitions, order requisitions and library supplies
- Maintain order and space protocols set by the principal
Requirements summary:
- Relevant library technician or information science diploma or degree
- Expertise with library software such as Insignia
- Experience with automated circulation, cataloguing and online databases
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize demands
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Hours per week | 17.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Library and Information Technician, Information Science |
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Renfrew County District School Board
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The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) is in the north-eastern region of Ontario. Our district is bounded by the Ottawa River on the east and Algonquin Park on the west. Our southern-most schools are in Arnprior and our northern-most school is in Deep River. We have seven secondary schools and 24 elementary schools. In addition, we have adult high schools and Programs for Alternative Learning (PAL) in Arnprior, Renfrew, Pembroke and Barry's Bay.
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The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) is in the north-eastern region of Ontario. Our district is bounded by the Ottawa River on the east and Algonquin Park on the west. Our southern-most schools are in Arnprior and our northern-most school is in Deep River. We have seven secondary schools and 24 elementary schools. In addition, we have adult high schools and Programs for Alternative Learning (PAL) in…
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|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Pembroke, ON |
| Organization type | Educational |
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REVISED
November 6, 2026
THE RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
requires the following
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
SCHOOL: Madawaska Valley District School, Barry's Bay
FTE: 50% (17.5 hours per week)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree or diploma in a relevant field (e.g., Library and Information Technician Diploma or Information Science).
- Expertise with current library software systems (e.g., Insignia), automated circulation, cataloguing, and online databases.
- Positive team player who shows initiative and adaptability.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple demands.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
DUTIES:
Under the direction of the School Administration, the Library Technician will:
- Guide students in using Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) tools to research, solve problems, manage information, and create multimedia presentations.
- Help students master essential 21st-century learning and innovation skills, specifically creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
- Maintain expertise with modern platforms, including Google Suite, computer hardware and software, mobile technology, and various AV equipment.
- Perform administrative functions associated with the Learning Commons, including organizing and maintaining the collection using automated library systems.
- Assist with the acquisition of new library resources, prepare order requisitions, and maintain library supplies.
- Maintain consistency of order, rules, and protocols of proper usage of the space as established by the School Principal.
Hiring will follow the requirements outlined in the Collective Agreement for the Educational Support Personnel and the RCDSB Administrative Procedures. Positions will be filled by members of the Board's Educational Support Personnel bargaining unit BEFORE external applications are considered. The Board reserves the right not to fill a position.
Please submit your application at www.applytoeducation.com to be considered for this posting.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
All other applicants are thanked for their interest.
All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current
vulnerable sector screening and educational qualifications acceptable to the District.
The Board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources ([email protected]) throughout any stage of the recruitment process.
The Renfrew County District School Board is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment practices. For more information please visit the .
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