Library assistant
Eastern Counties Regional Library, based in Sherbrooke, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Library assistant. Eastern Counties Regional Library is part of the Same Page Consortium, which allows library users across Nova Scotia have the same access to the full library collection shared by eight regional libraries. ECRL users can place holds on and borrow items from any Same Page library, the same way they would with items in ECRL’s own collection. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Eastern Counties Regional Library
Position: Library assistant
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.18 hourly for 18 hours bi-weekly
Employment Type: Part-time
Location: Sherbrooke, NS
Shifts: Day, and Weekend
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language.
Education: Candidates must need standard educational qualifications such as a secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Computer and Technology Knowledge: Library automated system, Internet, Database, MS Word
Physical Requirements:
- The candidate should be able to handle heavy loads
- The candidate should be able to do attention to detail
- The candidate should be able to do a combination of sitting, standing, walking
- The candidate should be able to do bending, crouching, kneeling
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should be client focus
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills
- The candidate should have excellent oral communication
- The candidate should have excellent written communication
- The candidate should be judgemental
- The candidate should be organized
- The candidate should be a team player
Responsibilities:
- The candidate should be able to issue and receive books and library materials
- The candidate should be able to answer quick reference questions
- The candidate should be able to assist library users in accessing basic library materials
- The candidate should be able to reshelve books and library materials
- The candidate should be able to maintain classified collections (shelves shift, shelf-read)
- The candidate should be able to perform circulation functions
- The candidate should be able to perform routine clerical duties
- The candidate should be able to handle and maintain library equipment (e.g., microfilm/microfiche readers, large print readers, etc.)
Benefits:
- The employees get to work in a well-known company
- The employees get to learn advanced techniques
- The employees get paid leaves and sick leaves benefits
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer by sending an email(along with your resume and cover letter) through below mentioned details.
By Email:
jobs@ecrl.ca
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!