Eastern Counties Regional Library needs someone who enjoys helping people and has excellent computer skills to work part-time (45 hours biweekly) at the Petit de Grat Library. This position will also provide coverage as required at our St. Peter’s Library branch.
The successful candidate will have a set schedule consisting of 7.5 hour shifts on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays each week. This schedule is subject to change.
Duties to include (but not limited to):
Responsible for providing a welcoming and inclusive library environment, offering equal services to everyone, and respecting the privacy of library users
Responsible for communicating with the public about library services and branch-specific information
Responsible for administrative tasks including operating a cashless payment system, scheduling patron appointments, recording and reporting of statistics, communicating branch supply requests, shelving, and maintaining library collection
Responsible for planning and delivering programming for children and adults (e.g., storytimes, author readings, technology lessons)
Responsible for providing a variety of library services in a manner that complies with all COVID-19 related protocols as they evolve over the course of the pandemic
Notable Physical and Mental Demands
Physical demands:
Lifting and moving boxes weighing up to 20 lbs
Frequently required to walk, reach, bend, and lift items
Mental demands:
Particular attention to detail and accuracy required. Must continuously follow safety procedures
Brief and long periods in front of a computer monitor
Becoming familiar with a continually expanding and changing collection and retaining ability to use a wide variety of resources
Particular sensitivity to nature of reference work and requirement to maintain confidentiality
Requirements
The successful candidate will:
Report honestly and reliably, exercising sound judgement in bringing issues to the attention of supervisor
Maintain a professional attitude in interactions with public and other ECRL staff
Engage in continuous self-directed learning to improve skills, with an emphasis on computer, software, and other technology skills
Understand that everyone is entitled to equal treatment and equal service
Organize workload efficiently with attention to detail
Be bilingual, with the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English and French
Assets:
Post-secondary education an asset.
Library experience or Library diploma an asset.
Cultural knowledge or lived experience an asset.
Posted: September 13, 2021
Wage: $18.00 per hour
Job Classification: Library Assistant
Reports to: Branch Manager
Eastern Counties Regional Library is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at jobs@ecrl.ca.
Only those applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Eastern Counties Regional Library reserves the right to withdraw the competition if a suitable candidate cannot be found. Please note that interviews will be conducted in English.
Please submit by email a cover letter stating your qualifications and interest in the position with a resume and three work references to:
