Job Order Detail

Description

Application deadline: Wednesday, May 4

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 10 to 15 hours per week for an 8 month term with the possibility of extension. Evenings and weekends required; days and hours negotiable.

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

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.