Library Assistant 2

ChathamKent Public Library (CKPL) has an opening for a temporary parttime Library Assistant 2 at the Blenheim/Merlin Hub. This is a temporary parttime position of 17 hours per week. This position is for a period up May 2025. Preference will be given to candidates who are current CUPE 12.2 union members.

Job description

The Library Assistant 2s primary responsibility is to assist with the daily operations of the branch to provide information resources and services to CK communities. The Library Assistant 2 will be responsible for assisting with circulation services reference assistance readers advisory community programming and outreach services monitoring daily operations and reporting monthly site activities.

Essential responsibilities

• Demonstrate ChathamKents core values and competencies
• Circulation: place holds and renew material; register and renew patrons edit borrower records; collect fines and other payments; check materials in and out; complete or assist patrons in completing interlibrary loan purchase suggestion and literary angels forms
• Collections maintenance: access returned materials; sort/prepare material for shelving; identify gaps in local collections; assist with assembling and shipping rotations to branches and deposit libraries
• Outreach and programming: assist with display and promotion of library resources and materials; assist with implementation of local programming; represent library at events and local organizations
• Reference services: provide readers advisory assistance; assist with online catalogues library website online accounts computer stations microform machines photocopiers/printers/scanners mobile devises wireless access
• Assist with the collection of monthly statistics and reporting
• Actively participate in Municipal and Library training
• Follow standard policies procedures and practices

• Handle telephone and email inquiries in a professional and timely manner directing patrons to appropriate staff and resources as required
• Assist with monitoring cleaning and office supplies and request replacements when needed
• Demonstrate the Librarys mission vision and values through daytoday activities.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of resources and services

Essential qualifications

• College diploma (minimum of two years)
• Minimum two years public service experience preferred
• Ability to communicate with the public staff and administration in a clear friendly and effective manner that encourages dialogue and interaction
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills exhibiting courtesy sensitivity and responsiveness in behaviour and tone when interacting with patrons and staff
• Awareness of Library resources and services
• Ability to express self to others in a way that conveys information accurately and consistently both written and verbal
• Strong problem solving skills that promote solution based resolution
• Strong organizational skills required
• Basic information literacy skills
• Proficient in the use of integrated library systems for circulation and cataloguing functions
• Intermediate Internet and research skills
• Strong computer skills specifically Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) (or other similar software program)

Other qualifications

• Experience working in a school or other library environment an asset
• Experience working with people of all ages backgrounds and experiences an asset
• Experience working in a customer service setting an asset (e.g. working in a team environment providing tours and orientation facetoface and handling complaints)
• Experience organizing and delivering library programs an asset (e.g. preschool/story time; adult focused programs; computer/technical instructions; class visits etc.
• Experience with communitybased programming an asset; preferably in an educational recreational or social services environment
• Experience with marketing and promotion of resources and services an asset

• Experience with library circulation processes and procedures readers advisory and reference and research an asset

• Experience in classifying documents (alphabetical numerical alphanumerical) an asset
• Experience searching the internet in order to answer basic queries from library customers is an asset

• Experience with mobile technology and training customer on mobile technology an asset
• Experience using Library virtual services (e.g. hoopla Libby/OverDrive) an asset

Certifications memberships licenses

• Preference given to candidates who have an EXCEL (SOLS program) certificate or other library related courses

Work environment/hours of work

• This position will work indoors
• This position works weekday afternoon evening and weekend hours

Drivers licence/vehicle requirements

Because this position would be required to travel a valid Province of Ontario drivers licence with a reliable motor vehicle is necessary.

Background check

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: education/certification verification and employment reference check. Because of the environment this position will be working in the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) (working with vulnerable persons) prior to commencement of employment.

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

• Physical stamina flexibility good physical health and the ability to lift 11.4 to 15.9 kilograms 25 to 30 pounds) are a necessity as is the ability to stand for extended periods of time bend kneel and reach
• Bending: frequent stooping twisting kneeling crouching squatting 4.05 to 13.64 kgs or 10 to 30 lbs) (retrieving items programming shelving materials processing materials)
• Walking: constant walking on level surface (movement around library)
• Reaching: constant handling (up to 4.05 kgs or 10 lbs) (books binders supplies shelving material circulating/processing material)
• Standing: frequent standing inside (working at circulation desk; work outside/outreach)
• Hands: frequent gripping mousing; constant frequent fine finger dexterity (up to 4.05 kgs or 10 lbs) (keyboarding lifting books or other papers; circulation; features on the computer)

Benefits

This temporary parttime position will 15 in lieu of benefits upon completion of a 300 working hours probationary period as per the CUPE 12.2 collective agreement. This position will receive vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.

The Municipality of ChathamKent is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive supportive and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.