Library Page

**Love books? Interested in a part time job while in school at the Thunder Bay Public Library? Yes to both? We have an opportunity for you Please see below for further details on the job duties and the qualifications you must have to join our team in this role Looking forward to hearing from you**

**Position**: Library Page

**Competition #**:NU-2024-01

**Position Type**:Ten (10) hours per week (evenings/weekends)

**Salary**:$17.20/hr

**Closing Date**:Friday, October 18, 2024 at 4:00pm

**PURPOSE**:
Reporting to the Services Technician, this position’s main responsibility is to support the collection work with an emphasis on shelving.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Shelves materials (books, games, dvds, etc.).
- Reads shelves and keeps them in order.
- Empties book drop.
- Ensures public spaces are tidy (pushing in chairs, collecting books, toys and other materials left at the end of shelves, on tables, etc.) and that various areas have sufficient supplies as needed.
- Retrieves materials at the request of supervisor or designate.
- Pull materials from shelves that require new labels, new cases, for mending or for withdrawal.
- Cleans CDs, DVDS, books and other items as needed.
- Prepares program materials as directed.
- Sets up for programs (coffee, tea, books etc.) as directed.
- Assists in Technical services by unpacking/unwrapping materials and preparing materials for cataloguing.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**MASTERY**_**:_

The position requires:

- Minimum 16 years of age.
- A self-starter who has a positive attitude and a flare for customer service.
- Physical ability to stand for hours at a time, carry loads of up to 40 pounds, push loaded carts/bins, bend, stretch and kneel.
- Demonstrated interest in libraries.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationship with staff and public.
- Ability to follow established routines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Must provide a successful Criminal Records Check, if over the age of 18.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Hours of work will include evenings and weekends to support the work of the library.
- Works in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

**Application Information**:
**Other Information**:
For more information on the Thunder Bay Public Library, please visit our website at:
The personal information obtained under this job posting is collected under the authority of the Public Libraries Act, 1984 and will be used to assess qualifications of applicants. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Chief Executive Officer.

The Thunder Bay Public Library is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process, if you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact the HR Manager.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Every Weekend

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-18