50% Library Assistant

Barry's Bay, ON
On-site
Posted Nov 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship
Minimum education: College diploma
Posting language: English
Working hours: 17.5 hours per week

Job summary

Guide students in using technology and information resources for research, problem-solving, information management, and multimedia creation, while supporting creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Maintain the Learning Commons collection and technology, assist with resource purchasing and supplies, and uphold the space’s established rules and protocols.

Job details

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 (hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca) 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 .

What you’ll do

Requirements

A degree or diploma in a relevant field, such as a Library and Information Technician Diploma or Information Science, is required. Candidates should have experience with library software, circulation, cataloguing, and databases, along with strong organizational and communication skills, adaptability, initiative, and the ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision.