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Library Part Time Job Opportunity
Influence positive change in our community

Great part time job opportunity for someone interested in working with the community and meeting new people in a positive, welcoming environment.

The Eston Wheatland Regional Library is seeking an Assistant Librarian to work approximately 6 hours per week. Some evenings required; days and hours negotiable. There is potential opportunity to mentor into future Head Librarian role.

Reporting to the Head Librarian, the Assistant Librarian supports a wide array of library activities including childrens programming, library displays and features, book checkouts and returns, patron support, bulletin boards, a weekly newspaper submission, processing of cable fees and a range of other activities. There is also an opportunity to develop new library programming to engage various community groups such as seniors, youth and stay at home parents.

The ideal candidate is energetic, good with the public, interested in working with children, self-motivated, organized, creative, comfortable on computers and interested in community literacy. No post-secondary training or previous experience required. On-the-job training provided.

The Eston Wheatland Regional Library is a hub of activity in the community, with some of the highest circulation rates in the Wheatland region, second only to the regions cities. Over 50 local school and pre-school visits occur annually. The library boasts public access computers, a province-wide borrowing network and a large selection of books, magazines, audio books and other materials.

The posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 18.