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50% Library Technician
@ Wellington Catholic District School Board
Guelph, Ontario
Overview
Wellington Catholic District School Board is hiring a 50% Library Technician, a permanent 10-month position at St Michael Catholic Elementary School in Guelph. The work covers library acquisitions, cataloguing, circulation, reference, audio-visual support and patron instruction, under the Principal's direction. The schedule is 17.5 hours per week, pay is Band 3 at $30.29 to $34.64 per hour, and the expected start date is as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Catalogue and classify print and audio-visual materials
- Assist patrons with reference and research
- Instruct patrons in library catalogue and digital resources
- Manage library ordering within budget
- Operate audio-visual equipment
Requirements summary:
- Secondary school diploma and two-year library technician diploma
- At least two years of related experience
- Library automation software and Microsoft Office skills
- School library experience an asset
- Strong organizational and communication skills
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| 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 |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Library and information technician |
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Wellington Catholic District School Board
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Wellington Catholic consists of 18 elementary schools, three secondary schools and an alternative education program. We are proud to meet the educational interests of more than 9,000 students in the City of Guelph and the County of Wellington.
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- 255 Speedvale Ave W, Guelph, Ontario N1H 1C5, CA
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Wellington Catholic consists of 18 elementary schools, three secondary schools and an alternative education program. We are proud to meet the educational interests of more than 9,000 students in the City of Guelph and the County of Wellington.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education Administration Programs |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Guelph, Ontario |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1995 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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Job Posting 26-164
50% Library Technician – 10 Month PERMANENT
Location: St Michael Catholic Elementary School, Guelph
Expected Start Date: asap
Schedule: 17.5hours per week, 7 hours/full day (or 3.5 hrs/half-day) between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Scheduled Days: TBD
Band 3: $30.29- $34.64 per hour
The Library Technician supports the operation of the library by performing duties in acquisitions, cataloging and classification, circulation, reference, audio visual, and as appropriate, technical and administrative services under the direction of the Principal. Library technicians are responsible for organizing and maintaining learning resources using a manual or automated library management system. The Library Technician will also be responsible for assisting library patrons in locating information.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Instruct patrons in the use of the Library Catalog and Digital Resources
- Instruct patrons in research methodologies and academic honesty
- Provide Digital Resource training for patrons and staff
- Assist in collection development and maintenance
- Gather Digital resources (such as indexes of web sites, manuals and tutorials) to support Reference functions
- Prepare displays, booklists and programs to promote Library goals
- Descriptive cataloging, classification, coding and processing of print and audio-visual material
- Provide assistance with interlibrary loans
- Assist with reference services
- Produce instructional materials and maintain files
- Work within the library budget; ordering all materials for the library
- Incidental supervision of students as required
- Assist in the preparation of document control procedures; implement and manage project document control and document management processes and systems
- Ensure that all received electronic media are filed appropriately within the document management system
- Develop filing error tracking system; index and maintain hardcopy information
- Operate audio-visual equipment and assist in simple maintenance
- Other administration duties as required
- Must have a Secondary School Diploma and a Community College 2 (two) year Diploma program in Library & Information Technician
- Must have at least two (2) years of previous related experience
- Experience in library automation software, Microsoft Office, electronic technological devices and standard AV equipment
- Previous experience in a school library setting would be an asset
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with individuals at all levels of the Board
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to create and develop promotional materials
- Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a professional team
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent research skills
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
- Critical and logical thinking, analysis and/or reasoning
POSTING DATE: FRIDAY October 16, 2026
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY October 22 2026 at 4:00pm
Applications received after the closing deadline will be reviewed only as needed until the position is filled.
Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.
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