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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.

The Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library Board invites applications for the following positions:

• Branch Assistant – Pictou County Backup

Branch Assistant – Pictou County Backup

• Job Ad & Description [PDF]

Position Type: Permanent, Part-Time, On-Call

Location: Pictou County

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: $15.30/hour (increasing to $15.70/hour as of 01 April 2025)

Description:

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 providing efficient public library service, and is under the supervision of the Community Services Librarian.

Outline of Typical Job 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.
  
• 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.

Requirements:

• Grade 12;
• 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

Experience:

• Minimum one-year satisfactory employment, preferably in a customer service-related role.

Other:

• 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 applications (resumes and coverletters) 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: 17 March 2025

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