Additional Information:

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is now accepting external applications for:

Library Technician

Temporary, part-time (28 hr/wk)

Effective Immediately to June 27, 2025

Under the general direction of the school Administrative Officer and/or Librarian the Library Technician performs a variety of specialized library tasks.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

1. Receive, catalogue and process a wide variety of resources using various cataloguing programs, in both English and French, as appropriate.
2. Maintain collection on a day-to-day basis, i.e. carding, shelving, mending, filing and general circulation procedures, etc.
3. Maintain the card catalogue, either in traditional or electronic format, as appropriate.
4. Prepare and monitor overdue lists using a data base program.
5. Maintain library budget; prepare orders for resource and other materials; maintain budget records using Data Base program; follow district procedures for receipt of goods, approval for payment and closure of purchase orders.
6. Assist with supervision of students in the school library resource centre including book exchanges and noon-hour library duty as required.
7. Prepare displays, gather information and materials to supplement the teacher-librarian’s role in the school.
8. Maintain circulation lists of audio-visual equipment and provide general Audio Visual maintenance and assistance services.
9. Maintain picture, pamphlet and vertical files.
10. Provide reference services to staff and students.
11. Direct and supervise parent volunteers, clerical and other support staff and student assistant, as required.
12. Perform other related duties as required.

Desirable Training and Experience

1. Grade 12 or equivalent plus a Library Technician Certificate and experience in all aspects of library technician work.
2. Must have knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system and Sears subject headings.
3. Experience in a school setting would be an asset.
4. Ability to use a computer to perform library tasks and procedures.
5. Must be a self-starter and be able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
6. Able to work with and relate to children and professional staff.
7. Able to maintain the integrity and confidentiality needed to work in a school setting.
8. Must have a working knowledge of the French Language.
9. Audiovisual training or experience would be an asset.

Rate of pay: 

$29.37/hr, as per Collective Agreement 440

For further information, please contact Heather English, Principal, 250-342-9213.

Electronic applications are required from all applicants. If you are qualified and interested in the above competition, please submit your electronic application (including at least two references who have supervised you), by March 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM MST, via Make a Future http://sd6-makeafuture.simplication.com. (Job Code 3925754)

Human Resources

Rocky Mountain School District No.6

Fax:  (250) 342-6966       e-mail:  hr@sd6.bc.ca