Job Brief

Responsible for shelving library materials, circulating library materials and assisting patrons.



Employment Status:
Permanent Part time

Union:
CUPE 855 Inside

Open To:
Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:
31/05/24

Duration (if temporary):
N/A

Wage $18.88 hourly (2023) Reports To Area Coordinator, Library Department Community Services Location South \xe2\x80\x93 Lindsay Hours Part-time, approximately 6-24 hours per week Other Hours include evenings and weekends.

• Arrange returned materials on book carts and shelves them in proper order
• Read library shelves to ensure material is in correct order
• Assist at circulation desk and perform check-in and check-out procedures
• Repair and clean library material
• Assist with preparation of craft material for children\xe2\x80\x99s library programs
• Provide general library information to library patrons
• Empty book drop and take returned items to proper place for check-in
• Assist with cleaning and dusting of library shelves
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

• Two years secondary education, with previous library experience as an asset
• Must be familiar with the public library system
• Ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic, numeric or alphanumeric order, and to develop a working understanding of the Dewey Decimal and other systems of library materials arrangement
• Ability to prioritize work load and to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public and staff
• Excellent written communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
• Demonstrated customer-service skills at a level to develop and to maintain co-operative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
• Effective organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required

Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.