Library Assistant Beaumont , AB

Description

JOB POSTING: LIBRARY ASSISTANT

The Beaumont Public Library is seeking a customer-focused Library Assistant to join our team! If you enjoy working with the public, connecting with your community, and learning new things in a fast-paced environment, this is the position for you!

What we’re looking for:

The Beaumont Library connects Beaumontonians to ideas, experiences, and one another. Our Library Assistants make that mission a reality by supporting collections, circulation, programming, reference, reader’s advisory, and general library operations.

Library Assistants offer community members information services and technology help at the desk and on the floor, participate in collection acquisitions and maintenance, deliver programs for all ages, and work on strategic projects to meet the needs of our growing community. Library Assistants are adept at navigating online and physical information to connect community members to the resources and answers they need. They are flexible, tech-savvy, curious, and excited to share and learn with others!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help patrons access library services by providing reference, reader’s advisory, technology and circulation assistance
• Deliver programs and events both in the library and in the community
• Contribute to a healthy library collection that meets community needs
• Contribute as a team member to the achievement of the Library’s strategic goals.

Job Requirements:

• Library and Information Technology Diploma or undergraduate degree is required. Other relevant 2-year diplomas from accredited Universities or Colleges may be considered
• A minimum of 1 year’s work experience in a library customer service role, or an environment where customer service is a core focus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Enthusiasm, curiosity, and exceptional customer service skills
• Knowledge and high level of comfort with technology troubleshooting to assist patrons with devices, databases, e-resources and various service applications and web-based platforms.
• Able to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Effective and creative troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and openness to change and innovation
• Comfortable learning and using desktop and web-based software applications of all sorts.

Physical Requirements:

Library Assistant positions include frequent standing, walking, and bending, lifting to 40lbs., reaching to place materials on shelves, and pushing and pulling book carts.

Employment Terms:

This is a permanent part-time position. This position requires flexibility and evening and weekend availability. A satisfactory Vulnerable Sectors Check from the Police Service is required prior to starting.

Hours: 28 hours/week

Salary Range: $26.00 - $33.92/hour

This position includes a generous benefits package.

Application Process:

Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to:

library@beaumontlibrary.com

Deadline for applications is 5:00pm MST on November 15, 2024.

Want to learn more about the Beaumont Library? Check out our website and Strategic Plan.

Compensation

26.00-33.92/hr

Closes: 15 November, 2024