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A temporary part time LIBRARY TECHNICIAN job share position is available at Moose Jaw Public Library. Reporting to the Children's Librarian, this temporary position is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic customer service expert who enjoys working with families and providing innovative programs designed for children.
We are looking for a versatile and friendly leader who wants to make a difference in the community. This person must be passionate about helping others, and able to assist children and families with a wide range of information needs. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, and will be eager to learn and share their knowledge with others. This position involves shift work, including evenings and weekends, as well as offering events for people of all ages.
Education Requirement: Library Technology diploma or an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution.
A minimum of 1 years work experience in a library or customer service environment
Saskatchewan Drivers License
Essential Skills and Attributes
A commitment to uphold the CLAs position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion.
Leadership skills, with creative problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Strong organisational skills.
Basic Duties:
- Assists in selection of children's library materials from catalogues and websites
- Provides circulation/reference/archives assistance as requested.
- Performs programs and offers library services in library and community settings
- Develops programs in collaboration with library staff and community stakeholders.
- Assist patrons with use of public access catalogues, internet stations, as well as physical and digital collections
- Responsible for the security and orderly operation of the library in the absence of senior personnel
- Other duties as required.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Perform office duties (e.g. mail handling, photocopying, faxing and maintenance of machines)
Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing package
- Library cataloguing system
- Internet
- Computer terminal
Knowledge - Cataloguing and Classification
- Dewey classification
Specific Skills
- Shelve, shift and shelfread
- Handle and maintain library equipment (e.g., microfilm/microfiche readers, large print readers, etc.)
- Assist clients in locating and using resources
- Answer reference questions
Work Setting
- Public library
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