Job Id #: 2025-31
Date posted: July 18, 2025
Closing date: August 1, 2025 - 4:00pm
Job type: Permanent Part-Time
Job Title: Collection Assistant, Library (Student)
Department: Library, Acquisitions & Programming
Wage rate: $16.20 per hour for students under age 18, $17.20 per hour for students 18 years of age or older
Hours of Work: Approximately 12 hours per week on a rotating shift schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays; flexibility in scheduling is necessary as there may be the occasional requirement to change shifts or work extra hours as needed.
Start Date: August 2025
Location: on-site
A career at the Collingwood Public Library is more than a job; it's a pathway to thrive. Here, you'll be part of a leading-edge team working together to cultivate a community enriched by connection, empowered by discovery, and inspired through learning, based on our values of compassion, creativity, diversity, intellectual freedom, and service excellence.
If this resonates with you and you're passionate about creating meaningful community impact, then read on!
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Supervisor, Acquisitions & Programming, Library Collection Assistants shelve books/materials and perform shelf reading to maintain the order and neatness of collections housed on library shelves, keeping shelves in good order and making it easier for staff and patrons to find and use materials. The main duties and responsibilities of the position are in the areas of shelving, shelf reading, collection maintenance, and customer service support.
The preferred candidate possesses the following:
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Completion of a minimum of one (1) year of secondary education and currently enrolled full-time in secondary or post-secondary educational institution.
- One (1) month of related experience in customer service and library shelving.
- Detail oriented with the ability to read and alphabetize library materials according to established library procedures (Dewey Decimal and other library filing systems).
- Good administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and public relations skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.
- Ability to multi-task, cope with interruptions and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, exercise discretion and good judgment particularly when handling highly confidential/sensitive information. Possess initiative and integrity.
- Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications and office equipment.
- Possess a current Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with results satisfactory to the employer, and a valid standard first aid & CPR/AED Level C certification (or willing to obtain).
If building a stronger, more connected community inspires you, we want to hear from you!
To review the full job description and learn how to apply, please visit the Town of Collingwood website: https://www.collingwood.ca/council-government/employment
