Hiring: Library Clerk

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

The library is looking to hire a full-time Library Clerk. This position is permanent (not a temporary position as previously stated in this blog post). The library clerk is guaranteed 30 hours per week, with a maximum of 37.5 hours per week, as needed.

HOURS: 30+ hours/week (Tuesday-Saturday)
WAGE: $15.50/hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve patrons and visitors of the Library by assisting them in person, via telephone, and through e-mail to:

· Locate Library material and information

· Research and answer questions

· Borrow Interlibrary Loan books

· Photocopy, scan, fax and laminate items as needed

· Provide basic computer assistance to community members as required

Use Integrated Library System (ILS) (Insignia) to carry out general procedures for the effective circulation of Library material by:

· Assessing charges for lost and damaged materials

· Keeping membership information up-to-date by registering new patrons and renewing expired Library memberships

· Assisting with inventory and weeding of Library

· Checking Library materials in and out following prescribed procedures

· Deleting records on lost or discarded Library material

· Making recommendations for deletion of records for lost or discarded Library material

· Placing reserves on books for patrons

· Calling patrons about overdue Library material and reserves

· Processing Library material for circulation

· Carrying out procedures for overdue Library material including checking shelves, contacting patrons, and (if applicable) receiving fines

Use Square Terminal to track payments and issue receipts upon request

Assist with meeting room rentals

Inform Library Administrator when office and cataloging supplies are low

Assist with carrying out routine office procedures to ensure efficient operation of the Library

Provide assistance with the implementation of programming (in-person and/or virtual)

Work to ensure general appearance of the Library is always neat and tidy by:

· Ensuring all items are in place

· Shelves are faced/clean/orderly

· Chairs are properly arranged

· Library material is properly shelved

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY:
Please email resume and cover letter to: ffpl-admin@shaw.ca

Resumes with an accompanying cover letter will be accepted for this position until 12:00 PM (noon) on Friday, August 11, 2023.