Job Order Detail

Description

Parkland Regional Library is hiring a temporary, full-time Library Loans Clerk for the Yorkton Public Library to replace an employee on leave. This position is expected to last for 6 weeks with the possibility of extension for 37.5 hours a week. The candidate will be trained on-site and will be a member of the CUPE 1904 Bargaining Unit.
The Library Loans Clerk position, under the supervision of the Yorkton Branch Manager and/or Director, is responsible for all aspects of local branch operations and services with a focus on shipping & receiving library materials and public library services.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs all aspects of library circulation, including check-in and check-out of library materials, creation and maintenance of library accounts, placing and retrieving holds for library materials.
Provides public library services including reference, reader advisory, subject, and local information services.
Provides reception and reference services in-person, by telephone, and by e-mail to patrons and other library branches.
Prepares outgoing library materials for shipping; receive, process, and distribute inbound library materials.
Maintains holds shelf, including processing, monitoring, and returning holds.
Supervises the use of library facilities, including enforcement of all library rules and regulations.
Responsible for performing opening and closing procedures.
Maintains the safety of library facilities for staff and members of the public.
Provides library services in a non-judgmental and approachable manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or currently working towards completion of high school.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift 35 pounds / 15.87 kg.
Criminal records check including vulnerable sector check required.

Contact yorkton@parklandlibrary.ca for full job description.