Branch Assistant

Role overview

Library services

• Help patrons access books, videos, audiobooks, computers, and other materials; issue cards, provide orientations, place holds, collect fees, and circulate and shelve items.
• Advise patrons on materials and information, assist with research, and answer questions about computers, the Internet, and library programs.
• Deliver library programs and support planning, schedules, and registration; promote reading and lifelong learning through activities such as story hours and book clubs.
• Perform administrative tasks including copying, mail sorting, petty-cash balancing, revenue submission, statistics, supply orders, and records maintenance.
• Represent the library positively, assist the public with new technologies and electronic platforms, and use the Integrated Library System.
• Provide regular guidance and instruction to Library Pages, summer students, and volunteers; no direct or indirect supervision is assigned.

Qualifications and expectations

• Two-year college diploma, or equivalent in combination of education and experience.
• Physical ability to meet the duties and requirements in the position's Physical Demands Analysis.
• Keep current with relevant legislation, collective agreements, and County policies and procedures and implement them as prescribed.

Hours

• Hours of work are as scheduled.

Wage

• The stated wage is $25.11 to $27.66 per hour.

Location

• The role is located at Sarnia Library.