Date Posted: May 21, 2024
Posting Deadline: June 4, 2024
Department: Access Services, Patrick Power Library
Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Group Affiliation: Bargaining Unit 179, Group 5 ($39,526 - $45,367 annually)
At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Library Clerk IV to join our Access Services, Patrick Power Library team.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Defined Contribution Pension plan
- Vacation
- Holiday closure
- Summer hour schedule
- Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Manager, Access Services, the Library Clerk IV will:
- Financial Transactions, Inventory and ID Production: Act as operations resource person for cash register, Moneris (Debit/Credit) machines, ID production, and photocopier.
- Keep inventory of supplies such as receipt paper for the cash register and item loan receipt printers.
- Keep inventory and orders in supplies for year-round and annual ID productions including print ribbon, card blanks and patron registration forms.
- Prepare bank deposit for verification and delivers to Service Centre.
- Investigate and resolve cash related errors and acts as resource person for any cash related issues.
- Keep statistics.
- Circulation Desk: Charges out, discharges and renews General Loan, Periodical, Reserve Reading and Equipment items.
- Creates and/or updates patron Records in database.
- Confirms Study Room bookings; enforces time limits and the proper use of the rooms; resolves problems such as double bookings.
- Identifies and explains fines on patron's accounts, accepts payment, and verifies payment.
- Adds print credits.
- Assists in training Student Assistants and new staff.
- Security/Conduct: Checks patron identification.
- Follow emergency procedures when alarm system is activated.
- Notify campus security in cases of emergency such as power failure, medical emergency, robbery or threatening confrontation.
- Desensitizes outgoing materials. Checks patrons' personal belongings for library materials when security alarm sounds.
- Other duties as assigned.
Hours of Work
- Monday-Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm
- Saturday-Sunday: Off
*Changes in hours or evening, weekend and holiday OT possible.
The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Library Clerk IV you will have:
- Library and Information Technician (LIT) Diploma plus a minimum of one-year related experience or High School graduation and minimum two year's related experience.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to function independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of MS Office, internet browsers and e-mail application.
- Good working knowledge of an academic library and its resources.
- Experience with an integrated library system an asset.
Application Details
Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
- Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]
