Kitchener Public Library - Part-time Senior Library Assistant

JOB POSTING

Part-time Senior Library Assistant
Information Services - Main Library
Permanent Position

The Kitchener Public Library has an opening for a part-time Senior Library Assistant in the Information Services Department at the Main Library. This position will require approximately 15 - 20 hours per week and will include day, evening and weekend shifts. The hourly rate for this position is $21.81.

Reporting to the Coordinator – Information Services, the incumbent of this position will provide reference service to the public at all service points overseen by the Information Services Department that includes InfoLink, Information Services, and Information Services - Level 2, including the Grace Schmidt Room of Local History.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responds to requests for information in person, over the telephone and via electronic format using print and electronic resources.
Instructs the public in the use of the library catalogue and other resources.
Conducts basic online searches using electronic databases.
Supports information-based collections through the organization, maintenance and basic cataloguing of materials using local classification systems.
Participates in shelf reading and performs shelf checks for the Community Libraries and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post secondary degree/diploma
One to two years of library experience
Strong organizational abilities
Ability to perform work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn new technologies and work comfortably in an automated technological environment demonstrated through recent experience
Ability to interact with the public in a positive manner
Ability to function as an effective member of a work team
Commitment to excellence in public service

Qualified applicants are invited to submit an application and a current résumé of professional qualifications by Thursday, May 15, 2008.

To print a copy of our application form, click here

Cover letters and résumés should be addressed to:

Coordinator, Human Resources
Kitchener Public Library
85 Queen Street North
Kitchener, ON N2H 2H1
FAX: 519-743-1261
E-Mail: hr@kpl.org

No telephone calls please. Applications already on file will be considered.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information on your resume is collected under the authority of the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Department.