Library Assistant

Description

This role supports the efficient daily operation of the library. The Library Assistant performs a variety of clerical tasks related to circulation, interlibrary loans, materials processing, and shelf maintenance. Providing friendly and high-quality customer service to library users is a key aspect of this role. This is a physically active role requiring the ability to lift, bend, and move library materials.

Responsibilities and Duties

* Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures at all times. Report any concerns about a child's well-being to designated personnel. * Process loans of library resources, including digital devices. * Respond to user inquiries related to library services and information. * Process library resource orders. * Catalog and process library materials for circulation. * Perform book repair and general maintenance of library resources. * Shelve library books and materials and perform regular shelf reading. * Create library displays and interactive bulletin boards. * Conduct inventory checks and follow up on overdue items. * Update online documents and web pages relevant to the library. * Gather and distribute resources to classrooms as needed. * Interact with students, including assisting with book selection and engaging in activities such as storytelling. * Assist with the organization and execution of library events (e.g., book fairs). * Perform supervisory duties as required. * Complete other related tasks as directed.

Qualifications and Requirements

Requirements * Two-year post-secondary degree. * Adaptability and ability to work effectively within a small team. * Fluent communication skills (written and spoken) for confident interaction with students, teachers, and parents. * Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. * Experience interacting with and working alongside elementary school students and their parents. * Strong digital and information literacy skills, including the ability to use library databases and conduct research for patrons. * Ability to work independently, manage workload, and complete assigned tasks. * Comfort with on-the-job training and professional development. * Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy environment with a high volume of young users. * Flexibility to work with different student populations and in various settings within the library. * A passion for books, reading, and libraries, along with a willingness to learn about the library's collection. Preferred Qualifications: * Library or Information Studies qualification. * Two or more years of relevant experience working in a library, school, or information resource center. * Familiarity with Mac computers and one-to-one laptop/tablet learning environments. * Familiarity with digital tools commonly used including library management systems, productivity suites, etc. * Technical skills (e.g., systems programming, web page design).

Working Condition

Salary

Basic Salary 2000