Applications are invited for the position of Library Programmer (Part Time) (Contract) at Thorold Public Library for a Leave of up to 18 months.
Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the incumbentperforms all duties, procedures and policies related to the Children’s Department and Service Desk; assists in the planning and implementation of library programming including outreach and makerspace.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum two (2) year Community College education from a certified library technician program along with a minimum of three (3) months experience in library programming or operations or equivalent. Accurate keyboarding skills of approximately 50 w.p.m.

• Assists in the planning and implementation of library programs for all ages
• Assists in the preparation of publicity for the library and library programmes and events through press releases, posters, newsletters, brochures, and other forms of promotion both print and electronic
• Maintains the library’s social media accounts
• Performs reference and reader’s advisory service
• Input data and operation of automated computer system
• Shelves, shelf-reads and shifts materials
• Performs all duties and procedures related to Children’s, Circulation and Information services as required
• Maintenance of photocopy equipment: fill paper, clean glass, change toner cartridge and toner collection bottle
• Perform clerical functions such as keyboarding, photocopying and filing
• Assessing all situations in dealing with the public
• Responsible for maintaining the privacy of personal information and borrowing record of patrons in accordance with privacy legislation
• Other duties as assigned
  Equipment used includes, computer, photocopier, Integrated Library System, literacy computers, audio visual equipment, laminator and other electronic devices such as ereaders, iPads and tablets.