**Job description**:
Reporting to the CEO/Librarian the On-Call Library Clerk is responsible for providing assistance and library materials to patrons as well as ensuring the library offers a welcoming environment. The incumbent will be expected to assist with planning and facilitating library programming as needed and other duties as assigned.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. Performs clerical and library circulation duties, including checking books in and out, keeping records, issuing library memberships, collecting small amounts of money, providing reader’s advisory, keeping circulation statistics, shelving books, filing, mailing, interlibrary loan services, updating files, scheduling and assisting users on computers, faxing and photocopying etc.

2. Assists with collection maintenance as directed.

3. Responds to and resolves patron inquiries as needed.

4. Performs other administrative duties as requested.

5. Assists with library programs, promotion, and outreach.

6. Attends staff meetings as required

7. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

**REQUIRED SKILLS**

1. Secondary or postsecondary school diploma with a willingness to explore further education and learning.

2. Experience with computer office software and tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace Suite, and general computer navigation. Familiarity with library software would be an asset.

3. General understanding of library policies and procedures and the willingness to learn.

4. Minimum of 1 year in a customer service setting. Office experience and/or Library experience would be an asset.

5. Ability to handle clerical functions quickly and efficiently.

6. Excellent oral and written communication.

7. Ability to work in a team environment and with people of all ages.

8. Excellent interpersonal skills.

9. Ability to work alone and in a group as required.

**Health and Safety Responsibilities**:

- Manage the Health and Safety /Quality Management and other regulatory inspections of processes and perform self-reviews of those processes to ensure continuity to the written approved processes.
- Ensure employees are working with Health and Safety Requirements implemented.
- Ensure that workers use any required safety equipment.
- Must demonstrate good training abilities for new employees/positions
- Ensures adherence to ethical procurement standards and compliance with organizational quality levels for all goods or services purchased.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

You will work with a community that is warm and welcoming and always open to new ideas.

1. General office working conditions.

2. Position requires lifting - 15lbs

3. Position may require you to work alone in the Library.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

All interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to Julie Lane, CEO, at either of the following avenues:
In person, or by mail:
358 Main Street P.O. Box 302, Deseronto, ON, K0K1X0

We thank all applicants who take the time to submit their resume and cover letter for this position. Our goal is to inform all applicants of their submission status, however priority will be given to those selected for an interview.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with_
- Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Deseronto Public Library will provide_
- accommodations through the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants. If_
- selected to participate in recruitment, selection, and/or assessment processes, please inform the library staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or_
- processes used to ensure your equal participation._

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $19.94 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 3 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension

Schedule:

- On call
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-03