Student, Library Page
Job Number: 2156
Job Type: Student
Temp Contract Length:
Location: 145 Huron St - New Hamburg Library
Job Category: Hospitality/Tourism
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Region of Waterloo Library Branches
Division: Planning, Development and Legislative Services
Hours of Work: Up to 12 hours per week
Union: OTHER
Grade: Student Minimum Wage
Salary Range: $16.20 -$17.20 per hour
Posting Date: January 9, 2025
Closing Date: January 20, 2025
About Us!
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we focus on equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core values emphasize caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
Dish with One Spoon Wampum:
Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Recognizing our shared humanity and land
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core values, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
The Role
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Library Branch Services, or designate, performs a variety of tasks related to basic circulation functions and keeping the library collections in order.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Shelves library materials ensuring accuracy in accordance with the Dewey Decimal Classification System and other library shelving systems.
- Circulates library material (e.g., books, periodicals, audio/visual material) in and out of the library; reserves materials; registers library members; receives fines and other charges using circulation software. Contacts library members to notify them of reserves or overdue materials.
- Checks in, receives, cleans, and makes minor repairs to library materials. Notifies supervisor of worn or damaged materials.
- Assists other library staff int the preparation of displays, programs, and special events (e.g., book sales, author visits).
- Under the direction of supervisor, assists library members to find answers to information requests or library materials using both print and digital library resources.
- Requests material not available in branch and fills requests from other branches. Assists members and the public with library technology (e.g., library catalogue, ebooks, eaudiobooks); assists with basic troubleshooting on devices which use library technologies.
- Works in a standard library setting or Library Headquarters. Range of movement (bending, reaching) is required when shelving materials.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be currently enrolled in school and at least 15 years of age.
- Ability to work shifts during regular library hours including evenings and weekends.
- General knowledge of library resources and library operations normally acquired through personal library use, volunteering or working in a public, school or special library.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and knowledge of current computer technology and software such as Microsoft Office, the Internet, and a variety of digital resources.
- Ability to troubleshoot personal computer hardware and software.
- Customer service skills, acquired through volunteer or work experience.
- Ability to support Library services through creativity, innovation and responsiveness to change.
- Communication skills to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds (in person, phone, email) using correct spelling and grammar.
- Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, as well as communicate clearly to library staff in verbal, written and electronic form.
- Ability to maintain and foster courteous and cooperative working relationships with library staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of library user information.
- Time management skills to prioritize tasks to meet assigned deadlines.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.
The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. The Region of Waterloo invites applications from all qualified individuals. We are strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applications from Black, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. Please contact the Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400, TTY number (519-575-4608) to request an alternate format.
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