Job Description

Posting Id
2030


Department
Library


Location
RHPL - Oak Ridges


Schedule
Position 1: week 1: Sat off, Sun off, Mon 10 - 2, tues 5 - 9, Wed off, Thurs off, Fri 1 - 5 week 2: Sat 10 - 3, Sun 12 - 5, Mon 10 -2, Tues 2 - 6, Wed off, Thurs off Fri 1 - 5 Position 2: week 1: Sat off, Sun off, Mon off, Tues 1 - 6, Wed 10 - 2, Thurs 1 - 5, Fri 2 - 6 week2: Sat 12 -5, Sun off, Mon off, Tues 1 - 5, Wed 10 - 2, Thurs 5 - 9, Fri off


Employee Group
RHPL CUPE


Rate of Pay
$16.45 - $16.45 Hourly


Job Type
Temporary Part Time - Contract


Contract Length/End Date
6 Months


Replacement/New Position
Replacement


Posting Type
External


Posting Date
04/11/2023


Application Deadline
04/25/2023

Position Summary

In a manner consistent with Richmond Hill Public Library\xe2\x80\x99s overall vision and purpose, responsible for collection availability, including activities such as shelving of library materials and handling of returned materials back-of-house. Delivers excellent customer service in a culture of values. Works at any Richmond Hill Public Library location or offsite as necessary. Shedule is set but subject to change with two weeks notice; includes evening and weekend hours. Requires physical stamina to handle library materials in quantity

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Shelves library materials
• Assists customers with locating materials on the shelf; refers other inquiries to the appropriate staff
• Returns materials through a mechanized sorter
• Sorts material by collection and orders it by call number on carts
• Shelf-reads to ensure orderly collections
• Shifts materials to create an even distribution of collections
• Finds and retrieves materials from lists and on demand
• Performs minor maintenance and repair of library materials
• Assists with the processing of received material in Collections department
• Empties material from drop boxes and brings it back-of-house for processing

Duties and Responsibilities Cont\'d (if applicable)

• Participates on committees and interdepartmental teams as required
• Attends relevant meetings, workshops, and courses as required
• Observes and follows all established occupational health and safety procedures.
• Other duties consistent with responsibilities

Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• Experience working in a public library setting an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Commitment to superior superior customer service
• An understanding of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system

Richmond Hill Public Library Values

• Accessibility
• Accountability
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Intellectual Freedom
• Literacy and Lifelong Learning
• Respect

About Richmond Hill Public Library
Richmond Hill Public Library is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
This position may be relocated to another location in the future to meet service needs for the community. All applicants should understand that the ability to work at any library location is a requirement of this position.
The Library will require a current Vulnerable Sector Screening from the successful applicant as a condition of employment.
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the \xe2\x80\x98View Jobs for Current Employees\xe2\x80\x99 link on the City\xe2\x80\x99s Careers Page.