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Competition Number: 24-38
Job Type: Casual
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
The Cariboo Regional District invites qualified applicants to apply for the casual Community Librarian I
position at the Wells Library Branch.
SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Manager of Library Services, the self-motivated and innovative incumbent will be responsible for community library operations and services.
Duties include lending library materials and completion of associated circulation tasks, including loan renewals, holds management, fines clearance and patron registration; assisting the public as needed in the use of public computers intended for access to the Internet, Library catalogue and website; handling interlibrary loan requests; selecting books and other materials for the Library’s collections; handling all incoming and outgoing mail; preparing and receiving shipments of materials; and ensuring an orderly and tidy library.
The minimum academic requirement for this position is a high school diploma (Grade 12). Preferred competencies include a demonstrated knowledge of computers (internet, email, word processing and spreadsheets); an organized, focused approach to task completion; demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff and to deal pleasantly and helpfully with the public; a willingness to learn new skills; and an ability to deal with the challenges of working in an isolated, rural location. Knowledge of literature and an enthusiasm for promoting and delivering library programs and services is expected of the successful candidate.
WAGE: This is a BCGEU position, and the current rate of pay is $25.18 per hour plus $1.50 per hour in lieu of benefits, 6% vacation pay and 4.8% statutory holiday pay. A standard probationary period based on the aggregate of hours to reflect 60 working days will apply.
WORKSITE: The successful candidate will operate out of the Wells Branch Library located at 4269 Saunders Avenue, Wells, BC
HOURS OF WORK:
The Wells Library is open Monday & Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Wednesday 1:00 -4:30 pm and Saturday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. The Community Librarian I (casual) is expected to be available for all scheduled hours, currently 12 hours per week.
We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted.
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