Public Services Assistant (Part Time)

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Applications are invited for the position of Public Services Assistant at Thorold Public Library.

Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the incumbentperforms all duties, procedures and policies related to Circulation and Information services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs reference and reader’s advisory service
• Performs all duties and procedures related to Children’s, Circulation and Information services
• Input data and operation of Integrated Library System
• Shelves, shelf-reads and shifts materials
• Open, check in and distribute daily mail
• Processes library materials and adds holdings
• Performs all duties related to interlibrary loan procedures
• Maintenance of photocopy equipment: fill paper, clean glass, change toner cartridge and toner collection bottle
• Perform clerical functions such as typing, photocopying and filing
• Unpack and sort new library materials and deliveries
• Assessing all situations in dealing with the public
• Performs all opening and closing procedures for the Service Desk
• Responsible for maintaining the privacy of personal information and borrowing record of patrons in accordance with privacy legislation
• Other duties as assigned

Equipment used includes microfilm reader, printer, photocopier, Integrated Library System, calculator, laminator, and electronic devices such as ereaders, iPads and tablets.

Education/Experience:

Minimum Secondary School diploma along with a minimum of three (3) months experience in library operations or equivalent. Accurate keyboarding skills of approximately 50 w.p.m.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Required to work under general supervision in a public environment involving some periods of visual and mental concentration with frequent interruptions. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Must be able to communicate effectively with the public. Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Job Location:

Thorold Public Library

14 Ormond Street North, Thorold

Rate of Pay:

$26.02 (Band 1) (2024 Rate)

Hours of Work:

Hours of work are scheduled on a irregular basis with a guarantee of a six (6) hours per week, includes evenings and weekends

Classification:

Union

Expected Commencement:

As soon as possible

Posting Date:

Monday, August 25, 2025

Interested candidates are invited to submit their detailed resume and cover letter to the Chief Librarian, Joanne DeQuadros, via jdequadros@thoroldpubliclibrary.ca. This position is open until . Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Library will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Chief Librarian of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.02 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 6 per week

Work Location: In person