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SalaryCasual Library Assistant, Community Libraries
$24.87 – $28.84
Casual hours: days, evenings, and weekends
Who we are
Kitchener Public Library welcomes our community to engaging spaces where people connect, ideas flourish and lives are transformed. Our values are a reflection of who we are and what we strive for as a library.
The principles of equity, inclusion and belonging are present in all that we do. Everything from our spaces to our services is designed to value diversity, foster belonging and respect individual needs.
What we offer
- Comprehensive benefits
- Reliable pension
- Learning and development
- Innovative culture
- Paid time-off
What you will do
The Casual Library Assistant provides a high level of customer service at the Community Library for all members of the community in a way that meets their unique needs, regardless of their age, background, or ability level. This includes customers that may be living with addiction, mental illness or experiencing homelessness.
In this role you will:
- Provide basic reference and readers’ advisory assistance and technology support services related to the circulation of materials
- Check customer identification, register customers as library members, and renew expired memberships
- Answer telephone inquiries from the public and staff at other locations about programs, availability of materials, hours of operation, etc
- Perform a wide variety of duties in support of community library activities
- Follow safe work practices and procedures in support of Kitchener Public Library’s Health and Safety Policy
What you bring
- Post-secondary diploma
- 6-12 months of customer service or library experience
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and application form to Human Resources via resumes@kpl.org by Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Please quote Casual Library Assistant, Community Libraries in the subject line. To print a copy of our application form, go to www.kpl.org/your-library/job-opportunities.
Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with a disability. Please contact Human Resources staff by phone 519-743-0271 or TTY 1-877-614-4832, or by email hr@kpl.org.
Job Type: Casual
Salary: $24.87-$28.84 per hour
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-03-06
