Casual - Library Assistant 1

Quinte West; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public library in Ontario is seeking a Shelving Assistant to ensure the library collection is well-organized and accessible. Key responsibilities include reshelving materials and providing assistance to patrons. Candidates should possess good communication skills and a commitment to customer service. This role offers an opportunity to engage with the community and support library programs.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or completed High School.
• Ability to promote collections and services enthusiastically.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Reshelve library materials.
• Maintain neat library collections.
• Assist patrons with inquiries.
• Dust and straighten shelves as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

7 Creswell Dr, Trenton, ON K8V 6S7, Canada

Overview

The Quinte West Public Library inspires learning, literacy, creativity and connection. We are a two branch system, with locations in Trenton and Frankford, striving tirelessly to offer our community the best possible library experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate skills in library programming, technology assistance, and excellent customer service throughout the hiring process.

Purpose and Scope

The Shelving Assistant plays an important role in maintaining a well-organized, accessible and orderly collection of library material in many formats. As an essential part of a customer driven team, this position will be well-informed and passionate about the programs, events and services offered by the library.

Responsibilities

• Reshelve library materials.
• Maintain materials in the library collections in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Assist in other support tasks as assigned.
• Perform alphanumeric sorting and filling tasks.
• Arrange returned material on book trucks.
• Assist in housekeeping duties such as dusting, shelf reading, and straightening shelves.
• Refer patrons to appropriate staff.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures such as informing the public that the library is about to close, checking that the public have left the library, cleaning off tables, tidying library in particular the children’s play areas.
• Anticipate and adapt to change with a sense of optimism and opportunity.
• Provide assistance to all library users in a manner that is warm, welcoming and respectful.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding library user information.
• Demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the organization.
• Comply with the Employee Code of Conduct.
• Ensure adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Library policies.
• Other duties as required.

Notes

Note : Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Contacts :

The position will have direct contact with :

Internal : Library staff

External : General public

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or completion of High School or the equivalent.
• Good communication skills and the ability and enthusiasm to promote the collections and services of the library are essential.
• Flexibility, a positive attitude, the ability to adapt to an evolving workplace and a commitment to excellent customer service are essential.
• The position has no supervisory responsibility.

Decision Making

• This position has no responsibility related to decision making affecting the organization.

Work Experience

• Less than 6 months.
• Work in an office like environment on a regular basis.
• Evening and weekend shifts.

Personal information and any supporting material are collected and administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Quinte West Public Library is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 613-392-2841 ext. 1106 or [e-mail] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Applicants will be required to consent to the completion of a criminal reference check and the completion of a driver’s abstract, if deemed a requirement of the position.

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