Circulation Assistant, Library/access Services
1 week ago
**This is a sessional position from September - July**
The mission of the University of Winnipeg Library & Information Services is to support the mission of the University of Winnipeg, to create and preserve the archival records of the University of Winnipeg, to provide scholarly resources in all formats for the University community, to ensure that these resources are properly organized and accessible, to assist users in accessing and exploring the full potential of these resources, to engage with faculty members in their teaching and research, and to assist students in their learning and research activities.
The **Circulation Assistant a sessional part-time position (0-11 hours per week)** tasked with providing the highest quality of public service at the Circulation Desk and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the library including, but not limited to, shelving, shelf-reading, and mending.
**Responsibilities**:
- Checks out and checks in circulating resources to authorized patrons and renews materials for library users.
- Prepares and fulfills orders for requested materials.
- Creates, updates, and revises Library patron records.
- Responds to routine inquiries by users of the Library, referring more complex questions to senior staff.
- Assists Library users in the use of library tools, services, and equipment.
- Provides basic maintenance for Library photocopiers and printers, referring complex problems as needed.
- Accepts payments, credits borrowers’ accounts, and issues receipts, may handle petty cash.
- Deals directly with patrons concerning circulation issues, resolves issues and explains Library policies, and refers complaints and broader administrative concerns to an appropriate supervisor.
- Performs minor mending, referring more complex repairs to mending specialist.
- Carries out Library opening and/or closing procedures.
- Collects, sorts and re-shelves resources.
- Performs shelf reading and searches for missing materials.
- Works on Library related projects.
- Attends Circulation and Library wide meetings and takes part in Library Committees as appropriate.
**Qualifications**:
- High School Completion or acceptable equivalent.
- One year of directly related Library experience, using procedures and systems appropriate to the area.
- General experience with standard Windows and Internet software environments.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
- Accurate keyboard skills and the ability to operate software packages currently in use.
**An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.**
**Condition(s) of Employment**:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends.
**The salary range for this position will be from $**17.26** **to $**23.98** hourly.**
**Note**:The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.
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