Library Officer

Job Summary: Prestige Staffing is seeking a highly skilled Library Officer to join our team on a temporary basis. As a key member of our library team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, managing library resources, and contributing to the development of programs and events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality customer service to library patrons, including circulation duties, reference inquiries, and reader assistance.
• Implement digital literacy initiatives to the community and staff, including training in library and consumer technologies.
• Recommend and support ongoing improvements to existing methods, techniques, and procedures to daily tasks.
• Process memberships applications, loans, returns, reservations, renewals, and answer enquiries.
• Plan and deliver a range of programs to library customers, including workshops, events, and exhibitions.
• Process and maintain library stock, including cataloging, shelving, and weeding.
• Assist with library promotions and displays, including designing and implementing visual displays.
• Use and maintain library equipment, including computers, printers, and other technology.
• Provide reader assistance and reference inquiries, including research and information services.
• Assist with financial, statistical, and program reporting, including data analysis and interpretation.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the library buildings, including monitoring and responding to incidents.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in library science or a related field an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to customer service.
• Proficiency in library software and technology, including integrated library systems and online databases.