branch library clerk

Government of Canada; Amherst; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Amherst, Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated library assistant. The role involves issuing and receiving library materials, assisting users, and performing clerical duties. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and excellent communication skills. Attention to detail is crucial, and work is on-site only.

Responsibilities

• Issue and receive books and library materials.
• Answer quick reference questions.
• Assist library users in accessing basic library materials.
• Reshelve books and library materials.
• Maintain classified collections.
• Provide lending services and facilities for return of loaned items.
• Perform routine clerical duties.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Word processing software

Library automated system

Internet

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Issue and receive books and library materials
• Answer quick reference questions
• Assist library users in accessing basic library materials
• Reshelve books and library materials
• Maintain classified collections (shelves shift, shelf-read)
• Provide lending services and facilities for return of loaned items
• Perform routine clerical duties

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Word processing software
• Library automated system
• Internet

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized