Library Clerk- Circulation Assistant

by Canmore Public Library

Office & Administration
Canmore
$19.38 / hour
Application ends : April 7, 2025

How to Apply: Email mpreston@canmorelibrary.ab.ca

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Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    March 24, 2025
  • Location
    Canmore
  • Wage/Salary
    $19.38 / hour
  • Contact Name
    Michelle Preston, Library Director
  • Open Positions
    1
  • Staff Accommodation
    No
  • Position Duration
    Permanent
  • Position Type
    Full-Time
  • (More Ways to Apply) Link to Website
    https://www.canmorelibrary.ab.ca/About-Us/Canmore-Public-Library/Job-Opportunities

Job Description

We are seeking applicants for a part-time position. Candidates must be available to work 3-4 shifts per week that includes a combination of weekday, weekend and evening shifts. The starting hourly rate is $19.38.

Required tasks:
· Provide excellent customer service to library patrons
· Circulation of materials (checking items in and out)
· Shelving
· Shelf reading
· Helping patrons find books and items and answering customer questions.
· Handling telephone inquiries
· Registering new members
· Assisting users on the public computers
· Handling cash for fines and damaged items
· Assisting other staff as needed

Tasks which may be assigned:
· Distribution of public relations materials (program posters etc.)
· Preparing/maintaining displays
· Unpacking mail/courier deliveries
· Assisting with or running a library program

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume including two professional references by: 5pm on Monday, April 7th, 2025 to:

Michelle Preston, Library Director
Canmore Public Library
101-700 Railway Avenue
TIW 1P4

Email: mpreston@canmorelibrary.ab.ca

All candidates are thanked for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Where to Apply In-Person
Canmore Public Library, 101 - 700 Railway Avenue, Canmore AB, TIW 1P4
Job Requirements

Qualifications:
· Strong customer service skills mandatory
· Computer literacy: competency in using computer databases and various software programs
· Strong reading and writing comprehension
· Able to stand for long periods of time, and able to lift, carry and move library materials
· Detail oriented and well organized
· High School diploma and some post-secondary courses or previous library experience preferred
· Strong reading and writing comprehension in English and French would be an asset
· Previous experience working in libraries and previous experience working with children and running children’s programs would be an asset

English Fluency
Advanced
Workplace Address
101 - 700 Railway Ave

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