Library Technician-Seasonal

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An exciting opportunity awaits you in the role of Library Technician at the W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind in Brantford. The Brantford Campus operates school and after school programs with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of the students at the campus. Are you looking for an opportunity to grow professionally? If so, consider this unique opportunity, where you will enjoy varied work and challenging responsibilities.

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About the job

What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will:

• Perform library support services such as circulation duties.
  
• Maintain and update a computerized database.
  
• Shelving, filing and maintaining a variety of collections (i.e. books, videos, learning kits, research papers, etc.).
  
• Purchase books and learning materials and coordinate publisher sales.
  
• Locate, make available and distribute a variety of accessible formats for students who are blind or have low-vision
  
• Learn, explore and provide support and instruction for staff and students on the use of accessible technology.
  
• Provide professional-development for staff related to your work.
  
• Communicate with students, staff and families on the support and resources that the WRMS library provides.
  
• Work with students of all ages promoting an appreciation of reading, for all formats.

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What you bring to the team

Skills and Qualifications:

Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements:

• You have a Library and Information Technician diploma and/or equivalent training or work experience in the library and information field.
  
• You know library processes, procedures, protocols and coding systems including the Dewey Decimal system.
  
• You have knowledge of and the ability to operate library automation software and keyboarding skills.
  
• You understand relevant purchasing policies and procedures.
  
• You can effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  
• You demonstrate organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
  
• You can work independently and part of a team to exercise attention to detail.
  
• You have physical dexterity/mobility and ability to lift up to 7 kg.
  
• You have an interest in learning new skills related to the needs of staff and students.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
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