Closing Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Vacancy Type: Support Staff - Full-time Temporary Appendix D Contract
Position Summary Temporary Full-Time Appendix D Support Staff, replacement contract position (October 12, 2026 – April 28, 2028)
The Library Technologist acts as a resource person, providing essential services in the areas of Instructional Support and Collection Development for specified college program areas. The incumbent also provides frontline reference, circulation, and media services.
The successful candidate will be required to conduct in office work five days per week at Conestoga’s Doon campus, located at 299 Doon Valley Dr. in Kitchener. The Library Technologist will work Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional travel will be required between Conestoga campuses located in Waterloo and Cambridge, with shift adjustments to 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. based on operational needs.
Responsibilities Instructional and research support
With oversight from a Librarian, develops, delivers, and assesses instructional workshops focused on research skills
Develops library instruction support materials, both in-print and online
Promotes the value of Information Literacy and related services in dealings with faculty
Delivers one-on-one or group research consultations, guiding users to develop their research skills and locate resources
Assists faculty with the location of relevant support materials for integration into the course curriculum
Participates in new program proposals and accreditation for existing programs by compiling data and writing reports
Frontline services
Provides reference services for Conestoga employees, students, and the community
Provides circulation services using the integrated library system, media loan/booking services, and other frontline services,



which may be added over time
Media loan and booking services
Selects resources for purchase with the aim of developing a timely and accessible collection
Maintains and deselects materials for specified program areas as appropriate
Assesses donations for the same programs to determine relevance to the library collection
Accurately records and tracks purchases
Reviews and makes recommendations on the periodical and e-resource subscriptions for their program areas
Works on special projects related to library services and resources
Qualifications A four-year degree combined with completed formal education in Library Science is required
Three years of relevant experience in a library setting is required; experience in an academic library is preferred
Specialized knowledge of collection development and information literacy practices
Formal training in instructional strategies would be considered an asset
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to apply adult learning principles
Experience in the development of digital learning objects
Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Highly motivated with well-developed time management skills
Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.

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📌 Library Technologist (Ontario)
🏢 Conestoga College
📍 Ontario