Cape Breton Regional Library invites Internal and External applications for the part time position of Library Clerk- Floater. This position will have hours of work in both the North Sydney and Sydney Mines Libraries.
About the Library:
Cape Breton Regional Library’s 12 branches and bookmobile serve the community by offering innovative programs and technology access in addition to various lending services (e.g. books, DVDs, recreational equipment, radon detectors, eBooks, and more). Library branches are community spaces for many residents and stopping places for visitors. We serve a diverse population of all ages and recognize the unique needs of all individuals.
Job Duties:
- Customer service and circulation duties, including checking out library materials, registering patrons for library cards, answering questions and assisting patrons with searching for and locating library materials, answering incoming phone calls, and notifying patrons of items ready for pick-up.
- Assisting with program delivery, room set up, and program preparations.
- Shelving duties, including sorting and returning library materials to their proper place on the shelves, straightening and shifting library materials.
- Scheduling bookings for public access computers and providing technical assistance with frequent tasks such as printing and scanning.
- Promoting materials, programs, events, and services provided by the library.
- Opening and closing of library branch
- Accepting payments for printing and lost items
Hours of work: A schedule of 22 hours per week that will include days, evenings, and Saturdays.
Applicants must have:
● A high school graduation diploma and preferably a secondary diploma.
● Strong customer service focus with an ability to build rapport with patrons. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
● Intermediate technology skills including a good working knowledge of Windows based word processing and spreadsheet applications, as well as web based email applications (e.g. Gmail.)
● The successful candidate will have strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills.
How to Apply:
- To be considered for the position, please apply by Tuesday, May 30th, 2023.
- Please send a resume and cover letter detailing relevant abilities, qualifications, and experience to [email protected]
We thank everyone for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Additional Information:
- A criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening will be required.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 22 per week
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-05-30
