New Job Library Service Assistant 1/2 - Circulation/Shipping Assistant In Manitoba

Library Service Assistant 1/2 - Circulation/Shipping Assistant
Library Service Assistant 1/2 - Circulation/Shipping Assistant

Library Service Assistant 1/2 - Circulation/Shipping Assistant

Company : City of Winnipeg
Salary : Details not provided
Location : Manitoba

Full Description

As part of the library team, you will interact with customers of all ages to help create a positive and welcoming library experience for all. Your primary responsibilities will be assisting customers with memberships and accounts as well as physical library materials. This position also rotates in to the shipping area to receive and coordinate deliveries of goods and materials to appropriate areas.

As the Circulation/Shipping Assistant you will:

  • Check in and check out library materials at the public desk and respond to customer questions and concerns in-person and by phone.
  • Register, update, and renew library memberships.
  • Assess, collect, and record fines and fees as required.
  • Handle and process requests and Holds for the public.
  • Sorts and forwards materials to branches in a correct and timely manner.
  • Receives materials and delivers to appropriate area.
  • Moves furniture, equipment, and materials as required.
  • Ensure reports for customer requests are processed and completed on a daily basis.
  • Prepare or assist in the preparation of daily cash and bank deposits as assigned.
  • Share responsibility for the physical processing and maintenance of library materials and the handling of items removed from the collection.
  • Ensure materials are sent through the delivery system in a correct and timely manner.
  • Maintain library equipment needed for the work of the section.
  • Ensure materials are sorted on carts for shelving.
  • Shelve materials and maintain shelves in order as assigned.
  • Assist in training circulation staff as assigned.
  • Perform other duties consistent with the classification as assigned.List

Your education and qualifications include:

  • High school graduation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Physically capable of performing the duties of the position including heavy lifting.
  • Successful completion of a Library Technician program an asset.
  • Previous work experience with the public an asset.
  • Ability to deal effectively with the public in a variety of situations.
  • Ability to work with other staff as part of a team.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to operate library equipment.
  • Keyboarding skills an asset.
  • Ability to handle cash accurately.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) Satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense. To obtain a Police Information Check please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
  • Applicants are required to include a current Resume with their application. Failure to include a Resume may result in the application being disqualified.
  • Prior to commencement of employment, the successful applicant will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by providing a Government of Manitoba issued QR code and photo identification or providing proof of an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination approved by the Government of Manitoba.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG:

  • Citizen & Customer Focus
  • Respecting Diversity
  • Ethics and Values
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Results Oriented