Linden Christian School - Senior Library Technician

Linden Christian School (LCS) invites applications for the position of Senior Library Technician.

This is a 45-week full-time position with 37.5 working hours per week from late August to early July.

The Librarian is responsible for all library services, planning, development, operations including the school’s online subscriptions, electronic and physical textbooks, and physical collections at the school.
Previous experience with research related skills, library management, Excel, Google Workspace, and staff/department supervision would be required.

This position will suit an individual who enjoys working with students from elementary to senior grades and serving others. The Librarian will be a team player, detail oriented, accurate and able to follow up,
likes to plan ahead but can adapt to last minute changes, will have a positive attitude, and wants to learn and grow in an workplace where serving God together is rewarding and meaningful. Experience with budgets, purchasing, and general supervision is required.

The successful candidates will:

- give evidence of a strong commitment to Christian faith in belief and practice, and be in agreement with LCS’ Mission, Vision, and Core Value statements;
- be willing to sign and adhere to the LCS Statement of Faith and demonstrate confidentiality relating to all school issues;
- provide a current Criminal Record/ Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry Checks.;
- provide a Respect in School certificate

JOB TITLE: Senior Library Technician

DEPARTMENT: Library Team/Administration

REPORTS TO: Principal

STATUS: Full-Time; 45 weeks

JOB SUMMARY:





The Librarian is responsible for the operation of the library under the administration of the Principal and Vice-Principals (EY/MY/SY).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Principal, the Senior Library Technician oversees the daily and ongoing operations of the library, including supervising the Library Team and interacting with students, staff, and volunteers. The Senior Library Technician promotes and leads the development of innovative, inspirational library services and resources to students.

Library Management:

- Develop, implement, monitor, and update goals, educational objectives, and policies for the library program cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and students;
- Direct the library team to manage the daily and ongoing operations of the library;
- Make collection development decisions with the goal of establishing a useful, relevant collection including student and teacher resources, consistent with the Mission and Vision and Core Values of Linden Christian School;
- Provide leadership in evaluating and selecting materials and equipment for purchase; enlist faculty participation and recommendations in evaluating and selecting materials; include print and digital resources;
- Assume responsibility for ordering, processing, and organizing all materials and equipment including books,



periodicals and audio-visual materials;
- Oversee the cataloguing and classification of library materials using established procedures and;
- Circulate library materials; maintain circulation records including overdue resources;
- Ensure the library is up to date with current trends, processes, physical spaces, and with a plan for future development and relevancy.

Library Resource & Promotion:

- Plan activities to stimulate student and teacher use of library materials and facilities;
- Collect information about user interests and needs and route relevant information and materials regarding those interests and needs to appropriate groups;
- Oversee the promotion of literacy through displays, bulletin boards, school publications and presentations, including story time and book talks;
- Facilitate the understanding and use of information and technology tools by staff and students;
- Collaborate with teachers in integrating Literacy with Information Communication Technology (LwICT) skills with curriculum outcomes;
- Oversee the planning and operation of book fairs to promote literacy and facilitate school community building;
- Plan and direct the activities of parent volunteers and student assistants.

Other Administrative Duties:

- Provide and monitor an annual work plan with goals and objectives for the library;
- Prepare and submit reports to administration as required including yearly and long-range budget plans;
- Manage monthly expense and report on budget variances;
- Prepares expense invoices for payment;
- Develop library capital budget planning submissions as needed;
- Oversee the staffing and repor

📌 Linden Christian School – Senior Library Technician (Winnipeg)
🏢 Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools
📍 Winnipeg