Library Branch ; South and Float

Position: Library Branch Staff (South and Central Float)
Location: Peterborough County and North Hastings County (Lakefield)

Library Branch Staff (South and Central Float)  Employment Status  Permanent Part time

Responsible for library circulation services, public service, collection maintenance, materials exchange and other library and municipal service functions

Number of available positions:

1

Date of Posting:

Oct 13/26

October 21, 2026

Duration (if temporary):

N/A

Location:

City of Kawartha Lakes, ON

Union:

CUPE 855 Inside

Job Title:

Library Branch Staff (Float)

Wage:  $28.35 - $30.66 hourly (2026)

Reports To:

Manager, Programming and Public Services

Department:  Community Services

Location:

South and Central – Float position, any South and Central Area location

Hours:

Part-time up to 24 hours per week

Other :
This position provides relief coverage for all South and Central Area Branches for vacation, sick and other temporary needs. Hours will vary, depending on need and will range from 0 to 24 hours per week, with the possibility of working alone. Shifts will vary from 3 to 8 hours in length and will include evenings and weekends. Must be able to work at any of the South and Central Area locations.

Job Description

Search standard reference materials, including on-line sources and the Internet, in order to answer patrons' reference questions

Problem solve patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information

Provide readers' advisory services including displays and creative marketing of collections

Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies

Assist and train library patrons in information search and retrieval using library databases and online catalogue

Provide patrons with assistance and instruction in the use of public access computers

Check books in and out of the library using the automated library system

Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials which are not locally available

Perform overdue management functions including contacting patrons about overdue material

Maintain orderliness of shelved materials; shelve books, periodicals, and newspapers; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding, repairing, or discarding

Collect and compile data in support of statistical information requirements

Collect, total, and submit money generated by library and other municipal service fees

Participate in the development and delivery of new and existing library programs

Participate in the maintenance of library hardware/software

In the absence of Customer Service staff, offer limited access to municipal services

May assist with training, showing others how to perform tasks or duties

In some branches, emphasis may be placed on specialized areas of library service

Occasional travel to various work locations is required to fulfill the job duties of the position

Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

Secondary School Diploma plus additional education in library administration or a related field

Experience and understanding of electronic library systems and electronic information resources systems

Commitment to the development and delivery of library programs

Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion

Demonstrated customer-service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization

Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands

Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management

Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software and hardware

Upon a conditional offer of employment, an acceptable Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required

Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.