Library Assistant/Technology Assistant- 12-18 Month Contract

*** EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ***

Mississippi Mills Public Library

Library Assistant/Technology Assistant - 12 to 18 month contract

27-29 hours a week plus on-call shifts

$24.36 to $29.95 per hour

Located less than 30 minutes from Ottawa, Mississippi Mills is a growing, vibrant, cultural community. The Mississippi Mills Public Library serves over 14,000 residents through two branches in Almonte and Pakenham.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assume primary and back-up responsibility for circulation desk activities.
• Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons.
• One-on-one computer tutorials with library patrons.
• Contribute to website development and other communication tools.
• Manage the Memory Lab at the Pakenham branch.
• Troubleshoot technology issues and manage computer updates.
• Process interlibrary loan material.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• An Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
• Post-secondary education in Library Technology or computers and technology considered an asset.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Experience in a public service setting, preferably in a public library environment.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to multitask on a daily basis.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of MARC records, online cataloguing resources, ILS systems, interlibrary loan and Microsoft Office.
• Strong customer service and public relations skills.
• Valid Driver’s Licence (class G).

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and covering letter no later than 5pm on Friday, February 9, 2024. We would like to thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Christine Row, CEO/Chief Librarian

Box 820, 155 High St., Almonte. K0A 1A0

613-256-1037

crow@mississippimills.ca

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection. If you require this document or any additional documents in an alternative format, please contact us at 613-256-1037. Should you require any special accommodations in order to apply or interview for a position with the Mississippi Mills Public Library, we will endeavor to make such accommodations.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $24.36-$29.95 per hour

Expected hours: 27 – 29 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• library: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Almonte, ON K0A 1A0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person