Job Description

Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
LIBRARY ASSISTANT \xe2\x80\x93 YOUNG ADULT/ADULT SERVICES (ASL3) Open Competition
Fredericton

WHO WE ARE: The Fredericton Public Library is one of 63 public libraries that make up the New
Brunswick Public Library Service. As the resource centre for the York Library Region, it serves the City
of Fredericton and the surrounding area while providing support to the other libraries in the region and the
rest of the library system. The library aims to be a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can
gather while they pursue their educational, social, and recreational needs.

THE POSITION: As the Library Assistant, you will actively participate in preparing and presenting
programs for young adults and adults; carrying out daily opening and closing procedures for the young
adult/adult services unit; providing loan service through an automated circulation system; providing
reader\xe2\x80\x99s advisory and intermediate level reference service; conducting library orientation tours; delivering
library outreach services such as home library service and book deposits; orienting patrons in information
technology and in information literacy; promoting the library\xe2\x80\x99s services for young adults and adults;
developing promotional materials; maintaining positive relationships with the community; assisting in
training, supervising and assessing the work performance of students, volunteers and project employees
as assigned; assisting in the development and evaluation of services; keeping accurate statistics for the
unit; and conducting special projects as assigned. You will also assist in the maintenance and
merchandising of collections.

Working with us will require daytime, evening, and weekend shifts (based on work schedules). Library
work will involve some lifting on occasion, standing for extended periods of time, and some repetitive
tasks. You will report to the Head of Young Adult/Adult Services.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL: We are looking for people with diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of
the following:

• Behavioural competencies: Client Service Orientation; Concern for Order; Effective Interactive

Communication; Results Orientation; Teamwork and Cooperation

• Technical competencies: Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications;

Presentation Skills; Written Communication

• Language: Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.
• Education: A high school diploma supplemented by one (1) year of post-secondary

courses/training and three (3) years experience working with the public including one year of
relevant experience delivering programs or services; OR completion of a formal
library/information study program and two (2) years experience working with the public. An
equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Experience using email, the Internet and MS-Word is necessary.

Please ensure that your preferred language for assessment (English or French) is identified on your
resume. You must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.