Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library

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The Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library Board employs over 55 people in both full-time and part-time positions throughout both counties. Our staff comprises people from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds, including those with Masters of Library and Information Science degrees, educational programs, library technician diplomas, and more. The Board also prides itself on supporting the professional growth of its employees into other areas such as community development and technology.

During the year the Board also provides employment opportunities to youth through grants. These short term positions allow young people to enhance their skills, create meaningful community projects, and work in rural areas.

Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library invites applications for the following position(s):

  • Branch Assistant - Pictou Library (Part-time, 2 positions)
  • Branch Assistant - Pictou County Backup

Branch Assistant - Pictou Library (2 Positions)

Location: Pictou Public Library

Hours: Permanent, part-time position.

Hours follow a set, 2-week rotating schedule, Tuesday - Friday, with alternating Saturdays.

  • Position 1
    • Week 1: Tues. 9am-5pm; Wed. 12pm-8pm; Thurs. 12pm-8pm; (21hrs)
    • Week 2: Tues. 12pm-8pm; Wed. 12pm-8pm; Thurs. 9am-5pm; Sat. 9am-4pm (27hrs)
  • Position 2
    • Week 1: Tues. 12pm-8pm; Thurs. 12pm-8pm; Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 9am-4pm; (27hrs)
    • Week 2: Tues. 9am-5pm; Wed. 9am-5pm; Thurs. 12pm-8pm; Fri. 9am-5pm (28hrs)

Position Scope:

Under the supervision of the Branch Assistant in Charge, this position is responsible for providing assistance to citizens in accessing all library materials, services, and programs.

Outline of Typical Duties:

  • As a first point of contact, provides welcoming orientation and guidance to all those wishing to access regional library materials, services, and programs.
  • While interacting with the public, promotes library materials, services, and programs to all citizens.
  • Provides efficient library service, including reader advisory, reference, referral, circulation, assistance in using library databases, and general public assistance.
  • Assists with clerical procedures such as shelving, shelf reading, and ensuring the efficient operation of library routines.
  • Will be asked to set up and take down chairs, tables, and technology in community program rooms. May be asked to assist with programs including introducing and thanking guest speakers.
  • Responsible to make suggestions for materials, service improvements, and programming opportunities as well as communicate any public feedback.
  • Responsible for keeping up-to-date on basic technology to be able to provide general assistance to patrons.
  • May be asked to work alone on occasion.
  • To work with library partners as required.
  • Other duties as required.

Education: Grade 12

Other Requirements:

  • Maintains active participation in library associations and attends professional development activities as required.
  • Completion of both a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Background Check.

Rate of Pay: $15.20/hour

How to Apply:

Submit complete application (resume with cover letter) to:

Jess Davey, Pictou Branch Manager

Mail:
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
P.O. Box 276,
New Glasgow, NS
B2H 5E3

Email: jdavey@parl.ns.ca

In person: submit printed copies at any of our seven libraries.

Deadline to apply: April 2, 2024

We thank all those who apply; only those selected for interview will be contacted.


Branch Assistant - Pictou County Backup

Hours: This position is on an on-call basis (filling in for sickness, vacation, short-term leave, etc.).

  • Hours may include weekdays, evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.

Rate of Pay: $15.00/hour (minimum)

Outline of Typical Duties:

This position fills in for branch assistants who are on sick leave or vacation leave in any one of the five Pictou County branch libraries. The Branch Assistant is responsible for the provision of efficient public library service and is under the supervision of Community Services Librarian.

Regular library duties including circulation, shelving, various clerical duties, and helping patrons locate materials.

  • As a first point of contact, provides welcoming orientation and guidance to all those wishing to access regional library materials, services, and programs.
  • While interacting with the public, promotes library materials, services, and programs to all citizens.
  • Provides efficient library service, including reader advisory, reference, referral, circulation, assistance in using library databases, and general public assistance.
  • Assists with clerical procedures such as shelving, shelf reading, and ensuring the efficient operation of library routines.
  • May be asked to assist with programs including introducing and thanking guest speakers.
  • Responsible to make suggestions for materials, service improvements, and programming opportunities as well as communicate any public feedback.
  • Responsible for keeping up-to-date on basic technology to be able to provide general assistance to patrons
  • To work with library partners as required.
  • This position, from time to time, will be required to work on their own.
  • Other duties as required.

Education: Grade 12

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to work well with the public and staff
  • Ability to work well with minimal supervision
  • Basic computer skills
  • Efficient work habits
  • Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Maintains active participation in library associations and attends professional development activities as required.
  • Completion of both a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Background Check.

How to Apply:

Submit complete application (resume with cover letter) to:

Trecia Schell, Community Services Librarian

Mail:
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
P.O. Box 276,
New Glasgow, NS
B2H 5E3

Email: tschell@parl.ns.ca

Fax: 902-755-6775

In person: submit printed copies at any of our seven libraries.

Deadline to apply: March 28, 2024

We thank all those who apply; only those selected for interview will be contacted.



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