Permanent Public Service/Circulation Assistant

The New Tecumseth Public Library is now seeking two people-oriented individual to work in all three Branches (Alliston, Tottenham and Beeton) as a Part-Time Public
Service/Circulation Assistant. The successful applicants will be required to work with a
very high degree of accuracy, exercise tact and independent judgment in accordance with library policy and must possess demonstrated respect and appreciation for patrons of all ages. It is anticipated that there will be opportunities for additional hours available from time to time, and that the applicant should be available to work at all three branches and have transportation to the same.

Duties:
• Under supervision, perform basic Circulation Desk duties.
• Performs check in/check out of library materials.
• Handles money at the Circulation Desk including fines, photocopying and sale of
materials.
• Handle telephone inquiries about library and circulation operations and respond
to/follow up on requests for hold items.
• Promote library programs and initiatives (Library Guide, snap frame, bulletin boards,
pamphlets, etc.).
• Shelve library materials and perform shelf reading
• Assist with preparation of received ILLO and Simcoe County Library materials.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Week A: Tues. 3-8 Tot, Wed. 9:30-3 Bee, Thurs. 9:30-3 Bee, Sat. 9:30-3 Tot

Week B: Tues. 3-8 Tot, Wed. 9:30-3 Bee, Thurs. 12-5 Tot, Fri. 9:30-3 Tot

Week C: Tues. 3-8 Tot, Wed. 12-5 Bee, Thurs. 9:30-3 Tot  Fri. 9:30-3 Tot

Week A: Tues. 3-8 Bee, Wed. 12-5 Tot, Thurs. 12-5 Tot, Sun. 10-3 Tot

Week B: Tues. 3-8 Bee, Wed. 12-5 Tot, Thurs. 10-3 Bee, Sat. 10-5 Tot

Week C: Tues. 3-8 Bee, Wed. 12-5 Tot Thurs. 12-5 Tot  Fri. 12-5 Tot

Requirements:
• Secondary School Graduation or higher
• At least 1 year of work experience
• Good communication skills (including reading, writing, listening and speaking skills)
• Proficiency in customer service skills
• Basic math and computer skills essential

Please submit your cover letter and resume in one PDF format document to jmole@ntpl.ca no later than 4:30PM on Saturday, 23 November 2023. Please quote Job Posting # 112024-01 in the subject line of your email.

We thank you for your interest, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The New Tecumseth Public Library is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an interview, please advise the recruiter if you require accommodation