Library Technician

New Tecumseth Public Library; Alliston; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The New Tecumseth Public Library is seeking a people-oriented individual to join all three branches (Alliston, Tottenham and Beeton) as a Temporary Part-Time Library Technician (3 Month Contract).

Responsibilities include reference services, information and reader’s advisory, shelving and circulation desk duties, ILLO tasks, collection development, opening/closing, handling complaints, staff training, and travel between branches. Some overtime and extra shifts may be available.

Qualifications

• Accuracy and tact in accordance with library policy.
• Ability to work at multiple branches and travel between them.
• Respect and appreciation for patrons of all ages.
• Opportunity for additional hours may be available.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference, information, and advisory services at designated service points and while roaming.
• Monitor shelving and circulation desk operations, including cash handling and fines.
• Perform interlibrary loan (ILLO) duties and locate patron requests.
• Assist with collection development, weeding, and purchase recommendations.
• Handle opening and closing procedures for branches.
• Manage user complaints with referral to management.
• Provide staff guidance and training as directed.
• Travel between Alliston, Tottenham and Beeton branches as duties require.
• Provide relief for shifts as needed at any location.
• Perform occasional additional duties as assigned.

Job description

The New Tecumseth Public Library is seeking a people-oriented individual to work in all three Branches (Alliston, Tottenham and Beeton) as a Temporary Part-Time Library Technician (3 Month Contract) The successful applicant will be required to work with a very high degree of accuracy, exercise tact and independent judgment in accordance with library policy and must possess demonstrated respect and appreciation for patrons of all ages. It is anticipated that there will be opportunities for additional hours available from time to time, and that the applicant should be available to work at all three branches and have transportation to the same.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide reference (i.e., research, local history, genealogy, tech assists, etc.), information, and advisory services (i.e., book recommendations using verified resources, reader’s advisory and book club set lists) at designated service points (i.e, staff desks outside staff areas, computers, self-checkout machine, IdeaLab, etc.) and while roaming
• Monitor shelving and shelf reading duties as well as the operation of the circulation desk, including the cash register (i.e., handling of fines, photocopying, book sales, donations, etc.)
• Perform interlibrary loan (ILLO) responsibilities such as searching and locating patron requests for online ILLO operations. Perform other ILLO duties as directed
• Perform collection development duties such as weeding and recommendations for purchase as directed by Technical Services staff and/or Management
• Perform opening and closing procedures for the library branches
• Handle user complaints with referral to manager as necessary
• Provide guidance and training to staff as directed by Management
• Travel between branches, as duties may be assigned at any library branch
• Provide relief as required for any shift in any location
• Perform occasional additional duties as may be assigned

Base Location: Pam Kirkpatrick (Tottenham)

Week A - Tues. 9:30-5 Tot, Wed. 11:00-6 Tot, Thurs. 1:00-8 Tot, Fri. 9:30-5 Tot

Week B - Tues. 9:30-5 Tot, Wed. 11:00-6 Tot, Thurs. 1:00-8 Tot, Fri. 9:30-5 Tot,

Week C - Wed. 10:30-6 Tot, Thurs. 11:30-8 Tot, Sat. 9:30-5 Tot, Sun. 9:30-3 Tot

We thank you for your interest, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The New Tecumseth Public Library is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an interview, please advise the recruiter if you require accommodation.