Library Assistant

**Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour**
**Administrative Services Level 3**

**LIBRARY ASSISTANT, CHILDREN’S SERVICES**
**Open Competition**

**Campbellton**

**WHO WE ARE**: The Campbellton Centennial Library is one of 63 public libraries that make up the New
Brunswick Public Library Service. As the resource centre for the Chaleur Library Region, it serves the
City of Campbellton and the surrounding area while providing support to the other libraries in the region
and the rest of the library system. The library aims to be a place where people of all ages and backgrounds
can gather while they pursue their educational, social, and recreational needs.

**THE POSITION**: As the Library Assistant, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting
programs for children and youth; carrying out daily opening and closing procedures for the children’s
services unit; providing loan service through an automated circulation system; providing reader’s
advisory and intermediate level reference service using traditional and electronic resources; conducting
library orientation tours; delivering library outreach such as school visits and book deposits; assisting
patrons in the use of library equipment; orienting patrons in information technology and in information
literacy; promoting the library’s services for children; developing promotional materials; maintaining
positive relationships with the community; assisting in training, supervising and assessing the work
performance of students, volunteers and project employees as assigned; assisting in the development and
evaluation of services; keeping accurate statistics for the unit; assisting in the delivery of services
elsewhere in the resource center as required; and conducting special projects as assigned. You will also
assist in the maintenance and merchandising of collections.

Working with us will require daytime, evening, and weekend shifts (based on work schedules). Library
work will involve some lifting on occasion, standing for extended periods of time, and some repetitive
tasks. You will report to the Head of Children’s Services.

**TO BE SUCCESSFUL**: We are looking for people with diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of
the following:

- **Behavioural competencies**: Client Service Orientation; Concern for Order; Effective Interactive

Communication; Results Orientation; Teamwork and Cooperation
- **Technical competencies**: Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications;
Presentation Skills; Written Communication
- **Language**: Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.
- **Education**: A high school diploma supplemented by one (1) year of post-secondary

courses/training and three (3) years experience working with the public including one year of
relevant experience delivering programs or services; **OR** completion of a formal
library/information study program and two (2) years experience working with the public. An
equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Please ensure that your preferred language for assessment (English or French) is identified on your
resume. You must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.

Prior to appointment, you will be required to obtain a criminal record check for work with the vulnerable
sector.

Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years
including part-time and full-time employment.

**SALARY**: $1,593 to $1,932 bi-weekly.

number**:22-6236-004**. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Post-Secondary Education,
Training and Labour

Human Resource Services
500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 100

P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-8231

consideration.

**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed
to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We
veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.
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