EASTERN COUNTIES REGIONAL LIBRARY JOB POSTING 

LIBRARY ASSISTANT – COLLECTIONS BASED OUT OF MULGRAVE NS

Eastern Counties Regional Library wants an environmentally conscious person with a deep understanding of the value of library collections. Their job will be to lead the regional maintenance of our collections to help showcase and promote our materials. They will deliver collections to our branch locations and support the operations of our on-demand locations. As well, they will organize the disposal of discarded materials to achieve the greatest social benefit while reducing the ecological footprint of library operations. 

Responsibilities:

·       Weed collections based on established criteria

·       Process donated materials

·       Coordinatebook salesat all ECRL locations and in partnership with community groups

·       Develop and manage venues for the sale of weeded materials online 

·       Recycle and organize the recycling of weeded materials and arrange for their proper disposal 

·       Assist Library branch staff with weeding and refreshing collections

·       Pull holds, reshelf collections and perform other basic operational tasks for on-demand locations

·       Prioritize, plan schedules, and follow designated routes to ensure timely branch deliveries

·       Transport books and other library materials to and from our Headquarters (HQ) 

·       Receive and re-shelve books returned from branch libraries

·       Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Effective interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks 
• High level of competency with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with online platforms and databases an asset
• Must be an experienced driver with a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and a clean driving abstract for 5 years
• Post-secondary education
• Library experience or Library diploma an asset
• A successful Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Register search
• First Aid Certification and successful completion of Defensive Driving course, both provided by ECRL after start of employment

Notable Physical/Mental Demands of this Position:

A significant amount of mobility, strength, flexibility, and coordination is needed to perform the duties such as shelving, packing/unpacking boxes, and preparing large numbers of boxes (up to 20 lbs each).

This position is permanent full-time, with 35 hours per week. Hours of work may include evenings, and Saturdays. 

Posted:  March 22^nd, 2019

Closing date:  Until filled 

Job Classification:HQ Administrative Assistant Level 1

Reports to:Deputy Chief Librarian   

Salary:  $16.78/hr plus benefits

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 submit a cover letter, resume, and three work references to Laura Emery, Chief Librarian by email, lemery@nsme.library.ns.ca.