The Lucan Library is looking for a Part-Time Branch Assistant to join their team. 

Duties

• Performs all public service library functions following established procedures and policies. These include: processing incoming and outgoing materials, circulation, patron registration, collecting overdue fines, providing information services and enhanced government information services, shelving, explaining policies and procedures, assisting patrons with locating materials or information in person, by phone and by email.
• Provides technology support services for patrons in person, by phone and by email.
• Plans, executes and evaluates programs as required.
• Participates in library committees as directed.
• Assists with collection maintenance as directed.
• Assists in the promotion of library services and programs.
• Resolves problems or refers issues appropriately.
• Attends training sessions, workshops and meetings in order to remain current on the library services. This may require driving out of town and occasional overnight stays. A one week residential course may be required.
• Works shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays as required for branch open hours.
• Performs others duties as required.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation
• Ability to work independently
• Wide ranging book knowledge and interest
• Excellent communication skills for public service
• Knowledge of branch library’s community
• Excellent computer and technology skills
• Willingness to take on-going training
• Driver’s license and access to car as required
• Physical ability to perform above duties

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT – Computers, iPads/iPods, Android devices, eReaders, multi-function printers, makerspace technology, phone, fax, book carts

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – Keyboarding, standing and walking to provide service to patrons, shelving – which requires bending, stretching – lifting up to 25 lbs (mail bags and boxes of books); shift work including evening and Saturdays.

PAY RATE: $27.31 start – $31.94 job rate (2022 rates) hourly, plus 4% vacation pay– no other benefits

HOURS OF WORK: Up to a maximum of 25 hours per week.
NOTE: Additional hours may be required to attend staff meetings or training sessions.

Interested applicants, please submit your resume plus a letter indicating why you are interested in the position by email to Lindsay Brock, Director of Library Services/CEO, Middlesex County Library Board at librarian@middlesex.ca by 12:00 noon on Friday, March 10, 2023.

You will receive a return email acknowledging receipt. Following this, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request. Please contact Lindsay Brock, County Librarian, 519-245-8237 x 4022.