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The Western Manitoba Regional Library (WMRL) has a staff of about 40 individuals across its six branches. Positions include Director of Library Services, Manager of Programming & Community Services, Manager of Access Services, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Branch Supervisor, Library Clerk and Student Assistant.

When we are looking for individuals to join our staff, vacant positions will be posted here and they may also be advertised in external print and online resources.

The Western Manitoba Regional Library is seeking an organized, friendly, and creative person to join our staff as a Summer Programming Assistant.

Position: Summer Programming Assistant

Location: Carberry and Glenboro branches – Carberry 4 days, Glenboro one day/week

Compensation: $16.00/hr

Hours: 30 hours/week, for 8 weeks

Start Date: Week of June 23rd

Application process: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest to Laurie MacNevin via email laurie@nullwmrl.ca by May 30th.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Work with the Programming Coordinator to create, prepare, and facilitate summer library programs for children ages 2-13

· Assist patrons in accessing the collection, including placing requests for patrons, and providing assistance with eResources and electronic devices

· Facilitating the circulation of library material by checking items in and out

· Process registrations and renewals, process payments (fines, memberships, etc.) and assist in maintaining statistics

· Notify patrons of holds over the phone and by email

· Answer public inquiries, including via telephone and email

· Answer reference questions, and perform internet and catalogue searches

· Create and maintain book displays

· Inform patrons of library policies and practices

· Interfile and shelve books and other materials

· Shelf read and perform light cleaning

· Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 15-29 years of age (because of grant requirements)

· Comfortable and experienced working with children

· Comfortable working as part of team

· Creative, crafty, and self-motivated

· Good computer knowledge and proficiency, comfortable using different software

· Comfortable learning about and explaining various library eResources and providing assistance to patrons

· Communicates clearly, comfortable asking questions, taking direction, problem solving as part of a team and on their own

· Strong interpersonal skills, enjoys interacting with the public

· Ability to work independently and solve minor problems

· Physically able to do light lifting and cleaning duties

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