Posted 15 days ago
Assistant Librarian
@ Wapiti Regional Library
Melfort, Saskatchewan
Overview
Wapiti Regional Library is hiring a full-time Assistant Librarian to support a branch under the Branch Librarian's direction, with minimal supervision. The work covers circulation, interlibrary loan, overdue procedures, records, statistics and reports, programs and community outreach. Candidates must pass a criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
Responsibilities:
- Circulation, interlibrary loan and overdue procedures
- Maintain manual and automated records
- Prepare minutes, statistics and reports
- Assist with library programs and special events
- Promote the library with community groups, schools and councils
Requirements summary:
- Grade twelve or G.E.D.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Work cooperatively with diplomacy and flexibility
- Keep regular library hours and work with minimal supervision
- Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
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Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Wapiti Regional Library
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Description
The Assistant Librarian assists with a wide variety of public library routines under the direction of the Branch Librarian, working with minimal supervision. This includes a thorough knowledge of library policies and procedures. Work methods are governed by established procedures, but the Assistant Librarian must be able to exercise independent judgment, initiative, and work cooperatively with others. Accuracy is essential. Must be able to plan and supervise staff in the absence of the Branch Librarian, be precise in duties and work effectively with the board and public.
The Assistant Librarian duties include assisting in the implementation of all regional and local policies and procedures, helping achieve the efficient operation of the library as established in the Wapiti Branch Manual. This includes manual and automated circulation, interlibrary loan services, overdue procedures, and mail. Assists in preparing accurate minutes, statistics, and reports, maintains manual and automated records, assists with library programs and special events, plus actively promotes the library through regular contact with community groups, schools, and local councils. Participates in staff training, and performs any other duties assigned by the Branch Librarian.
Completion of grade twelve (12) or G.E.D., have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to work cooperatively with diplomacy and flexibility. Ability to keep regular library hours, learn assigned tasks readily and work well without supervision. Present an acceptable Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check before offered a position in a Wapiti Regional Library branch.
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