Library Assistant

Library Assistant -  Casual Roster | Various Schools

CBE Human Resources manages a roster of contingent casual on-call workers who are engaged to temporarily replace staff absences and to work on short-term projects. Work assignments may be scheduled in advance or the morning of the assignment. Roster staff enjoy the flexibility of working in schools and departments full-time or part-time with a minimum commitment of two days availability per week.

If you are looking to work casually or if you would like to gain experience to move into a regular position, the Support Staff Temporary Roster may be the opportunity you are looking for.

We are looking for reliable, self-motivated people to join our temporary roster team as on-call Library Assistants to provide support to students and staff by coordinating and circulating library resources and maintaining a positive learning environment.

By joining the CBE as a temporary Library Assistant, you will enjoy:

• A great work environment with an organization that makes a difference in the lives of students every day.
• $23.82 (Grade
  
  C) per hour to start plus 6% vacation pay;
• Opportunities to advance your career.

Responsibilities

Library Resource Management:

• Manages and organizes library resources, shelving, weeding, scanning, minor repairs, locating and circulating books. Prepares new books with barcodes, stamping, entering into Symphony, updating card catalogs. Prepares and maintains inventory.
• Processes interlibrary loans and overdue lists.
• Assists in the operation and preventative maintenance of library equipment.
• Prepares displays and promotional materials, assisting with book fairs and visiting authors.

Student Support:

• Assists students and staff in the access and use of library resources such as electronic search techniques, location of resources and use of school computers, signing books out.
• May monitor students in library maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Coordinates volunteers and student assistants.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school completion supplemented by courses related to major responsibilities.
• One year of related experience in a library environment, preferably in a school setting.
• An equivalent combination of directly related education or directly related experience may be considered.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in word processing applications.
• Demonstrated electronic search technique skills.
• Accurate keyboarding skills an asset.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to take initiative, be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently.
• The ability to work with constant interruptions.
• Must be a continuous learner.
• Must possess the ability to relate to Calgary Board of Education students and staff and to participate collaboratively in a creative learning team environment.

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education who are offered employment must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.