Library Assistant

2 weeks ago

KitchenerWaterloo, Canada Waterloo Public Libary Full time

Waterloo Public Library is seeking to hire a Library Assistant. Our most important responsibility is to serve our users to the best of our ability by providing a welcoming and secure environment, effectively engaging each patron to ensure a meaningful and productive interaction, and providing appropriate referrals and follow-up to ensure every patron has their needs met. We appreciate that user needs will vary depending on the question, the individual, and the context. We are committed to innovation, efficiency, and patron satisfaction, and recognize that standards and services are ever evolving and should be revisited often to keep up with our users’ changing needs. Our goal as a library team is to provide consistent and good service to all library patrons.

The Library Assistant reports to the Library Director.

Responsibilities of the position include:

- Checking out books and shelving library materials
- Preparing and sending overdue notices
- Assisting students and staff in locating library resources
- Processing and cataloging new materials and prepare them for shelving
- Assisting with keeping the online catalog current and updating cataloging information in automated catalog
- Assisting with inventory and weeding the collection
- Repairing damaged library materials
- Assisting with bulletin boards, displays, webpage, library programming, and special projects
- Troubleshooting technical issues with computers and other digital equipment
- Managing library in the afternoon until the building closes and assisting the Upper School with after school proctoring in the library
- Covering classes for librarians when needed

Desired qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in a research-related field; Library or Information Sciences a plus
- Facility with technology, including circulation management systems, Apple and PC systems, and integrated search tools; experience working in a library setting a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills; a positive attitude, energy, and an inspiring and entrepreneurial style
- Excitement for working and collaborating with students and faculty
- Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills; strong attention to detail; excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- A well-developed sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $600.00-$864.00 per week

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

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