library assistant

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably related to Library Science; Master's degree is a plus
• At least 2 years of related experience in school library
• Proficient in productivity applications, both installed and cloud-based apps
• Understanding of student developmental learning and behavioral levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates strong sense of organizational and time management skills and detail-oriented
• Highly motivated, flexible and is able to multitask
• Ability to identify issues, determine solutions and work in a collaborative environment
• Confidentiality is a must

Key Responsibilities:

Library Space

• Provide a positive and friendly front-line presence in the library
• Open and close the library following protocols
• Man the circulation desk when needed
• Receive incoming/outgoing calls and take messages
• Assist students, faculty, and parents with inquiries and research needs
• Assist in the setup and promotion of library events
• Take responsibility for inspecting, maintaining, and shelving materials
• Take part in weeding materials and prepare donation deeds for school service partners
• Organize physical processing of books and/or laminates not processed at the source
• Organize cataloging of periodicals, physical processing, and set routing lists for some publications
• Coordinate daily booking of library classrooms, study/collaborative rooms, and computers
• Notify students and faculty of overdue materials using e-mail and liaise with the finance office regarding payment for lost and damaged items
• Liaise with the IT Office and Service Desk on various concerns in the library
• Ensure the availability of office supplies in the library
• Assist in organizing the annual inventory
• Ensure the library is a safe, responsible, and respectful place
• Assist with end-of-year procedures

ES Responsibilities

• Assist in uploading bibliographic data in MARC format
• Assist in the maintenance of the online public access catalogs (OPAC)
• Assist with making circulation reports when requested
• Submit charges to the Cashier's Office for unreturned/lost resource
• Monitor device functionality, check-out and return, and liaise with IT Coordinator

MS Responsibilities

• Assist in uploading bibliographic data in MARC format
• Assist in the maintenance of the online public access catalogs (OPAC)
• Assist with making circulation reports when requested
• Submit charges to the Cashier's Office for unreturned/lost resources
• Monitor device functionality, check-out and return, and liaise with IT Coordinator

HS Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Finance Office on the HS Library budget
• Submit year-end charges for clearance signing
• Prepare purchase requests for educational materials, online subscriptions, and supplies
• Liaise with the Purchasing Office status of orders and receiving them from the Supply Center
• Help in the physical processing of educational materials for the PD Library

Teaching & Learning

• Model and promote reading for pleasure (e.g. support students' reading interests, engage in reading discussions with patrons, and storytell)

• Work with students to support targeted learning across the curriculum including library skills, ISM Dispositions (ie. curious, responsible, balanced, etc.), & Learning Skills (ie. self-management & research)

• Assist with facilitating student learning during both scheduled times and unstructured times (recess breaks, lunch breaks, and after school)
• Participate in workshops, in-service training, meetings, etc., to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions
• Assist with book recommendations and curriculum materials
• Knowledge of developmental levels and needs
• Assist with creating attractive displays related to the curriculum and/or storytelling

• Assist with maintaining a productive library environment that is conducive to learning

• Assist with cataloging using the lens of curriculum needs of the division

• Assist with ordering with the lens of curriculum and developmental interests of divisional patrons
• Understand and show sensitivity toward students with specific needs and learning styles
• Assist with the observations of students and recording anecdotal notes
• Understand and advocate for the abilities and needs of students
• Keep shelves, learning spaces, and storage areas organized and tidy ready for class use
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Foster and sustain a community that rejects all forms of discrimination