Library Assistant

Job opportunity**:Part Time Library Assistant, Massey branch**

Do you have a passion for delivering excellent customer service and public libraries? If so, why not come and join the team at Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library - ssrpl.ca - to provide effective and efficient library service to our wonderful patrons, from the Massey branch? The anticipated schedule will rotate every two weeks and the hours of work will be:
Week One: Wednesday 5.30-8.30pm, Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-5pm

Week Two: Wednesday 5.30-8.30pm, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm

The hourly rate for this position, which ranges from $17 - $18 per hour, is currently under review.

As a Library Assistant at SSRPL you will:

- Deliver customer service excellence at all times
- Open and close library according to SSRPL procedures
- Check in library materials and transfer materials to carts for shelving
- Sort, shelve and shelf-read library material; organize and maintain shelves in proper sequence to ensure accuracy and accessibility to materials
- Generate, pull and process collection maintenance lists such as holds request list, missing and lost lists
- Ensure effective maintenance of the collection by identifying damaged and well used materials
- Effectively merchandise the collections
- Answer customer queries, seeking help when necessary
- Understand and promote SSRPL resources, programmes and services
- Plan and deliver programmes of maximum interest in collaboration with the SSRPL staff
- Perform general tidy-up and maintenance of branch; clean public computers and replenish supplies
- Develop new skills and participate in professional development opportunities
- Maintain regular and ongoing communication with other members of the SSRPL team, especially the Chief Librarian
- Work in compliance with the provisions of SSRPL’s policies and Health & Safety Programme
- Perform other duties as assigned

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who:

- Is able to provide customer service excellence at all times, to all
- Is an effective team player, able to build effective working relationships with all
- Has strong interpersonal skills
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English
- Is able to understand and follow written instructions
- Exercises good judgment and decision making skills, at all times
- Can multi-task and work accurately in a busy environment
- Responds effectively to change
- Is able to work well, whether independently or as part of a team
- Be flexible with schedule, including morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts
- Handle the physical requirements of the job include lifting library materials, reaching to place materials on shelves, pushing carts, and frequent standing, walking and bending
- Secondary school diploma with a minimum of 1 year related work experience in a customer service environment,
- Experience with an ILS, Microsoft Office Suite and other library related technologies would be considered a definite asset

**Who We are**
The Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library provides community resources, dedicated to enriching lives through the promotion of literacy and reading, facilitating to access information and new ideas. We are a central pillar of community service and cultural enrichment for the township of Sables Spanish Rivers and working for the library is stimulating, and highly rewarding and we provide ongoing opportunities for professional growth.

**2023.**

The Sables Spanish Rivers Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act,

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 17.5 per week

**Salary**: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Massey, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- library: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-10