Position Title:                     Library Assistant

Job Classification:             Permanent-Part-Time

Location:                              Eastend Branch Library

Start Date:                          TBD

Rate of Pay:                        $16.00 per hour

Closing date:                      open until filled

 

Job Description:

A Part-Time Library Assistant is responsible for providing full library services to the community they serve through the direction of Chinook Regional Library Headquarters and under the guidance of their Branch Librarian.  Regular duties include working professionally with patrons and other library staff, shelving, pulling books for the pick-list, tracking stats, assisting patrons in locating or ordering books. This position may require you to fill-in for a children’s, family or adult program when the librarian is away. 

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization and multitasking skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, and familiarity with Internet searching
• Familiarity with the Chinook Regional Library website and the library circulation system
• Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public library service to people of different ages and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to stand for periods of time, bend and shelve books, move library furniture as needed, and to lift boxes of books up to 15 kg
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Experience working with children and vulnerable populations
• Current vulnerable sector criminal record check is required as a condition of employment 

Please apply with resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to: 

Catherine Myhr, Branch Librarian, Eastend Branch Library, Chinook Regional Library

Email: eastend@chinook.lib.sk.ca

Telephone: (306) 295-3788