Library Assistant — Baysville Branch

Library Assistant - Baysville Branch
13 Hours per week (Thurs 12pm-7pm; Fri 11am-5pm)

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will need to create, plan and deliver exciting, fun, educational, and responsive programs for all ages. Programs need to be innovative and embrace emerging technology.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer and troubleshoot computer related queries to include but not limited to: wireless access, web
searches, email use, device operation, digital library, apps, social media sites and document printing and/
or scanning.
• Assist with marketing, advertising, creation and graphic design of various materials to promote the library
and its programs.
• Assist in maintaining the library website to reflect current programming and respond to customer feedback.
• Process library materials (ie. retrieval, cataloguing, interlibrary loans)
• Handle cash and electronic financial transactions

Qualifications:
Education at the Grade 12 level or equivalent is required.
Demonstrated customer service experience.
Demonstrated experience planning and delivering children’s programming
Previous library experience or training (technician or Excel library training) a definite asset
Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills.
Ability to work independently as well as an effective team member.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and patrons.
Strong computer skills with various operating systems, to include but not limited to: Microsoft OS, Mac OS, tablets, readers, smart phones, Google docs, various social media platforms, Makerspace equipment, with a willingness to learn and embrace emerging technology.
Ability to do some lifting up to 40 lbs.
Strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to change and to work collaboratively at either the Dwight or Baysville branches.

Hourly wage: 5 Step Pay Grid - $25.64 to $30.00/hour based on experience.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to:
Lizann Flatt
Baysville Branch, Lake of Bays Public Library
10 University St., Box 201
Baysville, ON P0B 1A0
email: lizann@lakeofbayslibrary.ca
Fax: 705-767-2361

Closing date: Friday March 21, 2025 at 5pm

The Township of Lake of Bays is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to meeting its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise Lizann Flatt at lizann@lakeofbayslibrary.ca or 705-767-2361 as soon as possible.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used solely for the purpose of job selection.

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.