Job Description

Library Technician ( Part Time) 

Location: Yonge St & Wilson Ave area, North York
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 5 days or 3 days per week
Work Model: Onsite, Part time Position
Pay Rate: $25.00/hour

Overview

The Library Technician provides technical and operational support for daily library services within a public sector environment. This role is responsible for circulation activities, collection maintenance, material processing, and integrated library system (ILS) administration. The position requires strong organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage both physical and digital workflows to ensure efficient access to library resources.

Key Responsibilities

Perform circulation services including check-in, check-out, renewals, holds, and account updates using the SYMPHONY integrated library system

Process, label, barcode, and prepare new and existing materials for circulation

Maintain accurate item and copy records within the integrated library system

Shelve, organize, and maintain collections to ensure proper stack management and accessibility

Support acquisitions and collection management using Microsoft Excel and Word for tracking and reporting

Prepare surplus materials for redistribution or disposal, including compiling lists, packaging, and coordinating transfers

Prepare materials for binding by maintaining binding schedules, organizing shipments, and conducting quality checks

Assist with serials control and ongoing collection updates

Prepare and digitize selected materials to support preservation initiatives

Retrieve and process library mail, photocopy materials, and provide general administrative support

Perform additional paraprofessional and technical library duties as assigned

Qualifications

Completion of at least two (2) years of post-secondary education in Library Science or a related discipline

Minimum six (6) months of recent experience shelving and supporting library operations within the last three years

Recent hands-on experience circulating materials using a major Integrated Library System (SYMPHONY, HORIZON, Innovative Interfaces, or Ex Libris)

Experience performing general library technical and administrative duties

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word

Experience using SYMPHONY circulation and serials modules is considered an asset

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

Ability to manage repetitive physical tasks including shelving and lifting materials

Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Work Environment

On-site library setting combining desk, computer, and physical stack work

Standing, shelving, lifting boxes, and moving materials may be required


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