Part-Time Library Assistant: Programs & Service

Region of Waterloo; Ayr; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Region of Waterloo is seeking a Part-Time Library Assistant to provide public library services at Ayr Library (137 Stanley St). The role involves customer service, circulation, and helping with programs and events.

35 hours per week, with shifts including evenings and weekends, in a backfill capacity. The position requires a Grade 12 diploma and relevant library experience or training, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office, library systems, and digital resources.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma and library training or equivalent required.
• Experience with adults, children, and books preferred.
• Strong customer service and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to members in the library’s adult and children’s areas. Implements library policies and procedures at the branch level under management’s direction.
• Circulates materials in and out of the library. Registers new members, collects fines and other charges, and uses circulation software.
• Assists members to find information using catalogue, print, audiovisual, and digital resources; arranges transfers and recommends reading material.
• Assists with programs and events and promotes library services to the community.
• Performs related duties and participates in staff meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Problem solving

Technology assistance

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Excel Certificate / equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sirsi Dynix

Digital resources

Job description

Region of Waterloo is seeking a Part-Time Library Assistant to provide public library services at Ayr Library (137 Stanley St). The role involves customer service, circulation, and helping with programs and events.

35 hours per week, with shifts including evenings and weekends, in a backfill capacity. The position requires a Grade 12 diploma and relevant library experience or training, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office, library systems, and digital resources.