Library Assistant

**General Statement of Duties**: Responsible for ensuring the Library offers creative, engaging child
- and family-focused services. Shares responsibility for other tasks necessary to the Library’s day-to-day operations.

**Supervision Received**: Reports directly to the Director of Library Services. If the Director is not available, the Assistant Director is deputised to advise and correct.

**Supervision Exercised**: Assists in supervising volunteers and student staff members.

**Special Responsibilities**:

- Develop and deliver programs and services for children and youth, including preparing for the Library’s Summer Discovery program.
- Provide reader’s advisory and occasional outreach services for children, families, and teachers.
- Maintain positive relationships with local schools, daycares, and other organisations focused on supporting children and families.
- Participate as a Library representative in local child
- and family-focused organisations as requested.
- Provide purchase recommendations for books and other materials relevant to assigned responsibilities.
- Pursue partnerships and grants to support the Library’s children’s services.
- Participate in developing policies/guidelines related to responsibilities.

**General Responsibilities**:

- Know and consistently implement the Library Board’s Bylaws and Policies, library guidelines, and established emergency procedures.
- Contribute to maintaining a positive atmosphere for coworkers, patrons, and visitors.
- Assist with circulation and front desk duties, maintaining an orderly collection of materials, and interlibrary loan services.
- Maintain competency with online resources and train patrons in their use as requested.
- Maintain current operating knowledge of all library equipment.

**Requirements**:

- Must demonstrate an understanding of and interest in children’s literacy and child development.
- Must read and enjoy a wide range of children’s books for diverse ages.
- Assets are studies in education, early childhood education, education for diverse needs, recreation, literature, science, or music.
- Experience working with children’s programs using storytelling, crafts, songs, games, STEM activities, etc.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English.
- Commitment to providing friendly, welcoming, and inclusive service.
- Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers.
- Comfortable with computers and prepared to learn new systems and participate in training opportunities as necessary.
- Flexibility in undertaking varied tasks as assigned by the Director.
- Reasonable availability in line with the Library’s schedule.

**Hours of Work**:

- 22.5-30 hours/week

**Working Conditions**:

- Lifting, pushing and pulling library materials; lifting and carrying up to a maximum of 12kg.
- Ability to squat, kneel, bend, raise arms above shoulders.
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
- Availability for evening and Saturday shifts.

**Compensation**:

- $18-18.50/hour, depending on education and experience. Benefits after a 3-month probation include optional participation in the library’s Chamber of Commerce Benefit Plan, 5% paid directly to the staff member’s RRSP account, paid sick time, and paid community volunteer time.
- Increments are normally related to cost of living, performance, and/or increased responsibility.
- Vacation entitlement will increase as hours-worked requirements are met. Increase schedule is available upon request. Vacation time is available upon completion of probationary period.

Attn: Melody A Polych, Director of Library Services
Drumheller Public Library
Badlands Community Facility
80 Veterans Way

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Work Location: In person