High School Library Assistant in Surrey BC

Work Hours: 8:20am - 3:20pm

Work Days: Monday through Friday

Location : Khalsa Secondary School

Pay Rate : $20.00 per hour

SUMMARY

Under limited direction of our School Administration, coordinates and maintains all technical aspects of a school Library Learning Commons and supports the programs and strategic directions of the school Library Learning Commons.

DUTIES

Supports the school by assisting all students, including those with special needs, in signing out media such as laptops, books, and other learning resources

Supports the school in assisting students using assistive technologies to help them access information for their inquiries

Assists in the maintenance of the school social media page

Assists staff and students in the use of e-resources, digital media, online databases, digital equipment, and other audio visual equipment

Maintains and circulates audio-visual and digital equipment

Evaluates and recommends new technologies and hardware

Uses standard library practices in accordance with accounting, acquisition and processing procedures

Organizes and maintains the collection organization including filing, shelving, and inventory

Organizes and maintains the circulation and repair of learning resources

Produces original and copy cataloguing using the Dewey Decimal Classification system and Sears Subject Headings in library software

Assists in performing basic collection development and reader guidance services including a needs analysis, collection assessment, and de-selection

Monitors and assists students in the Library Learning Commons

Recruits, monitors, and assists volunteers and student assistants

Assists, advises, and directs staff and students to appropriate materials

Performs routine clerical and technical tasks

Liaises with other library support staff, school and IT staff and software developer

Monitors and ensures all library resources are in the software database

Repairs and maintains learning resources

* Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12 education

Four years’ related experience including a minimum of two years’ experience working with children and youth

Two year college diploma in Library Technology or university level training in Library Science or equivalent

Working knowledge of computer based library equipment and school based student information and learning management systems (i.e. Moodle)

Proficient knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets

Minimum word processing speed of 40 W.P.M.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Experience working in Moodle an asset

Demonstrated ability to understand and implement library procedures

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment

* Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Khalsa School is an independent Sikh school in Surrey, British Columbia. Part of the student’s education at our schools includes education in the Sikh Faith (Sikh music, history, scriptures). However, these subjects are taught by our religious department and staff. Successful applicants will only be required to teach the BC Curriculum. Our high school campus is located within walking distance of the SkyTrain and public bus routes.

Salary: Starting salary is $20.00 hourly.

Please provide your cover letter and resume and clearly detail your education, qualifications, experience and current contact information. Interviews will commence as resumes are received..

Note: In accordance with the Criminal Record Review Act, successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to employment. Only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.