Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly / Days / Evenings / Weekends (Commencing Immediately)This position assists with providing frontline circulation services in person and by telephone. Duties will include but not limited to: – check in and check out of library materials (including problem solving);- shelving, shelf reading, and straightening library materials;- renewing items and placing holds in person, via phone, via email;- registering new patrons and updating patron account information;- assisting patrons with accessing and using wifi, public computers, and printers;- providing basic problem solving for technological/computer problems (public and staff);- contacting ITSS for more advanced IT/Computer problems;- implementing and explaining library policies;- receiving and preparing daily mail deliveries of library materials and newspapers;- resolving patron issues with lost or overdue items or complaints about policies;- sorting and processing of donations for Friends of the Library book sales;- accepting/processing payment for fees and book sale;- weeding of paperback collection;- processing daily holds lists;- assisting with program setup and take down;- opening and closing the library;- Work in other library locations will be require;- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: – Grade 12, plus some courses toward library technician certificate program or some university courses.- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered. – Excellent and current computer skills and basic software applications.- Ability to deal with patrons and staff effectively and courteously at all times.- Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.- Ability to lift boxes weighing 30 – 40 lbs, push book carts weighing up to 200 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and carry materials for shelving.Other Qualifications- Recent library experience would be considered an asset.- Bilingualism would be considered an asset.Preference will be given to the Unclassified Division as per the UPSE Civil Collective Agreement.Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The “Notification of Successful Candidates” list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: – Grade 12, plus some courses toward library technician certificate program or some university courses.- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered. – Excellent and current computer skills and basic software applications.- Ability to deal with patrons and staff effectively and courteously at all times.- Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.- Ability to lift boxes weighing 30 – 40 lbs, push book carts weighing up to 200 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and carry materials for shelving.Other Qualifications- Recent library experience would be considered an asset.- Bilingualism would be considered an asset.Preference will be given to the Unclassified Division as per the UPSE Civil Collective Agreement.Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The “Notification of Successful Candidates” list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.
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