Library Branch Staff (Bobcaygeon)

Job Title                   Library Branch Staff

Wage                       $28.35 - $30.66 hourly (2026)

Reports To                 Manager, Programming and Public Services 

Department               Community Services

Location                    North - Bobcaygeon

Hours                        Part-time up to 24 hours per week

Other                        Current hours are approximately 18 hours per week; hours include evenings and weekends; shifts will vary from 3 to 8 hours in length; may be required to work at any North Area Branch, as needed.

Job Description

• Search standard reference materials, including on-line sources and the Internet, in order to answer patrons’ reference questions
• Problem solve patrons’ requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information
• Provide readers’ advisory services including displays and creative marketing of collections
• Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies
• Assist and train library patrons in information search and retrieval using library databases and online catalogue
• Provide patrons with assistance and instruction in the use of public access computers
• Check books in and out of the library using the automated library system
• Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials which are not locally available
• Perform overdue management functions including contacting patrons about overdue material
• Maintain orderliness of shelved materials; shelve books, periodicals, and newspapers; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding, repairing, or discarding
• Collect and compile data in support of statistical information requirements
• Collect, total, and submit money generated by library and other municipal service fees
• Participate in the development and delivery of new and existing library programs
• Participate in the maintenance of library hardware/software
• In the absence of Customer Service staff, offer limited access to municipal services
• May assist  with training, showing others how to perform tasks or duties
• In some branches, emphasis may be placed on specialized areas of library service
• Occasional travel to various work locations is required to fulfill the job duties of the position
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

• Secondary School Diploma plus additional education in library administration or a related field
• Experience and understanding of electronic library systems and electronic information resources systems
• Commitment to the development and delivery of library programs
• Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
• Demonstrated customer-service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
• Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software and hardware
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required

Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.