Description
Part-Time, Indefinite Term Position
Ashbury College is a leading not-for-profit independent day and boarding school for students in Grades 4 to 12. Located in Canada’s capital and the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin Nation, we serve a diverse community of over 60 nationalities from around the National Capital Region, the diplomatic community and international and domestic boarding students.
Our mission is to inspire students in a dynamic learning environment as intellectually curious, compassionate and responsible global citizens. Our strategic direction is centered on the highest standards in teaching and learning; whole student development; access and inclusion in our pluralistic community; community engagement; and resource stewardship for long-term sustainability. We achieve these through a community of employees, volunteers, and students who cultivate and celebrate diversity and inclusion.
We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals who are members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity. This supports our mission, makes our community stronger, and adds to our culture.
Based in central Ottawa, Ashbury College is seeking a part-time Library Technician for our dynamic student-centered library program. As a member of our three-person library team, your responsibilities will include:
Cataloguing, circulation, preparation, organizing, display and maintenance of print of digital information, materials and books
Responding to student requests, and coaching students concerning research skills and resources, and identifying materials appropriate to the academic and personal interests of students
Responding to requests from faculty and other staff for digital and print materials
Promoting the effective use of the library by all students and engaging students in an enjoyable library experience
Enhancing students’ experience of equity and inclusion through the delivery of library services.
As the successful candidate you are a creative, flexible and innovative self-starter who functions well in a technology-based educational environment. You have a high degree of comfort interacting with children and youth. And you work to ensure that students and faculty are effective users of information, and to empower students to be critical thinkers, skilled researchers, ethical users of information, and enthusiastic readers.
You are widely read in a variety of literary genres and exhibit a depth and breadth of subject knowledge. Your professionalism includes a proven track record of working collaboratively with students and colleagues, and an interest in staying on top of emerging trends in libraries and technology.
A Library and Information Technology diploma or related certification and at least two years of relevant experience, ideally in an educational setting is required. Written and verbal fluency in English is also required, and French language skills are an asset.
Ashbury College provides a competitive compensation and group health benefits package. And, if you are not familiar with our facilities, internationalism, community engagement, or school values and culture, please visit our website at ashbury.ca.
This appointment starts late August with work hours throughout the 10-month academic year. Please note that this is a part-time position, based on a 21-hour work week, Monday - Friday during regular school hours. Your work schedule is negotiable within the library services hours of operation.
If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to hr@ashbury.ca and identify “Library Technician” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Should you have any questions about this position, please email hr@ashbury.ca
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