Library Technician

Ravenswood School for Girls is a Uniting Church Prep to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney’s North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme as well as the PYP in the Junior School. It is a school where staff enjoy a range of benefits that foster health and wellbeing, and students achieve outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices that are underpinned by a whole school approach to Positive Education.We are currently seeking casual Library Technicians to join our Learning Resources Department at Ravenswood. A variety of shifts are available across the week and including during the term time and school holidays. We will be able to work with the successful candidate regarding their availability and the shifts available.The Library Technician is an integral member of the Ravenswood Learning Resource Centre (LRC) team and works with the Head of LRC, the Teacher Librarians and the Library Technicians in their liaison with students, staff, parents and suppliers to deliver an efficient and welcoming service within the school community. The Library Technician may be required to work in both the Junior and Senior libraries, as this proactive role contributes to a welcoming and collaborative environment in the Ravenswood Learning Resource Centre. A growth mindset and a responsible and ethical approach to all aspects of this position are desirable. Role Responsibility The successful applicant/s will have a genuine love of literacy and education in a school context Establish and/or monitor day-to-day systems and workflows in consultation with Library team members Familiarity with automated library systems and procedures alongside excellent ICT skills and a willingness to learn innovative technologies is necessary Information Desk duty at lunchtime, after school, and especially during class visits, to ensure the highest possible level of service. Monitoring and assisting students in the library and researching databases A creative and collaborative approach to library activities, displays and promotions A degree or Diploma level qualification in Librarianship or Library and Information Management is desirable.To Apply:Please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume.Ravenswood School for Girls is dedicated to maintaining a child safe environment and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children. Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the School with their Working With Children Check number in order to be eligible for this position.It is not a requirement of employment to be vaccinated for COVID-19. However, the School strongly encourages all of their employees to maintain an up-to-date vaccination status against COVID-19.Applications close 10am Monday 4 MarchRavenswood will begin to review applications prior to the application closure date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Line, Human Resources Officer by email at mline@ravenswood.nsw.edu.au Ravenswood is a Uniting Church IB World School