Permanent part-time (31% - 10 hrs per week) Library Assistant
JobID: 4941
Position Type: Administrative Support/Library Assistant
Date Posted: 8/13/2025
Location: North Valley High School - Lemberg
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: 08/26/2025
Additional Information: Show/Hide At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of Compassion, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of Belonging, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to Integrity means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in Collaboration, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on Curiosity, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.
We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Library Assistant position at North Valley High School in the community of Lemberg. North Valley High School offers grade 7 to 12 programming to an enrolment of approximately 82 students. Grenfell is located 131 km northeast of Regina. This is a permanent part-time position that will commence as soon as possible.
Role Overview: The Library Assistant is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the school library in order to create a positive, welcoming and relevant centre of learning for all members of the school community.
What you will do:
Independently and accurately perform basic cataloguing functions using standards of professional librarianship:
Create “copy” catalogue records and edit bibliographic records available through online databases.
Accurately generate labels and bar codes.
Maintain, edit, add, and delete patron records, using appropriate utilities.
Complete regular inventories of resources at schools.
Employ division cataloguing and library automated system standards that reflect standards recommended by the Ministry and other recognized library organizations.
Collaborate regularly with team members to ensure a high level of accuracy, detail, and consistency within cataloguing records and for cataloguing practices.
Order approved resources and send information for new resources to a library technician to create the bibliographic record.
Provide reference services to teachers and students, including assisting in locating and using library materials for reading, research, units of work and resource-based learning.
Maintain inventory of resources, ensuring computer-based circulation protocols are followed, collect overdue materials and attend to inventory management.
Acquire and process resources (shelving, filing, laminating, repairing), order library consumables and process materials received.
Promote an inviting library environment conducive to student achievement by assisting with reading activities, displays and events that engage students and contribute to the school-wide literacy culture.
Assist teachers in the supervision of student use of the library.
Attend and participate in regular division library staff meetings and professional development.
Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the School Administrator.
What will make you successful:
A minimum of one year post-secondary education in a field such as business administration or office administration or an approved Library Clerk certificate.
A working knowledge of computers and Microsoft applications of Excel, Outlook and Word.
Experience in a library setting would be an asset.
High degree of proficiency in database software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
Proven written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate courtesy and professionalism.
Familiarity with library software is an asset.
Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.
What you can expect:
Hourly rate range: $22.46-$26.27.
Employer matched pension plan.
Hours of work are to be determined. Library Assistants are not scheduled to work during school vacation periods including the summer break.
Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the CUPE Local 5252 Agreement.
Some manual labour including regular physical exertion and handling of objects up to 30 lbs. on a repeated basis through the day and pushing weight bearing carts.
How to Apply:
For further details of the position, contact Tanya Baber, Principal of North Valley High School, by email [email protected].
Interested applicants will apply online at www.pvsd.ca/careers by midnight on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Selection Procedure: We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.
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