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Working within an automated environment, this person will be responsible for the general operation of the Imperial Branch Library. Typical duties include: circulate library materials, register borrowers, process incoming and outgoing interlibrary loans, perform readers advisory and simple reference work, shelve library materials, process block exchanges, manage desk receipts, maintain files and statistics, prepare reports, pick up and deliver mail, purchase items for the collection, train library patrons on how to use e-library services, train and supervise casual staff, plan and deliver library promotions and programming for all ages (including seniors, children and young adults) in cooperation with the Imperial Library Board, and serve as secretary (non-voting member) to the Imperial Library Board.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Use word-processing, spreadsheet and other software packages
- Train and supervise staff
- Prepare budget
- Manage projects
Work Setting
- Public library
Type of Collection
- Adults
- Young adults
- General
- Children
Type of Collection and Classification Cataloguing
- Dewey classification
Specific Public Services Skills
- Provide orientation, tours and training
- Provide reference services
- Provide bibliographic instruction
- Prepare marketing information
- Perform literature searches using electronic and print resources
- Organize circulation of collection
- Develop and rationalize collections