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Job Status: Permanent Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week
Wage Rate: $23.37 - $27.89 per hour
Posting Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Location: Region 3 Libraries (Petrolia, Florence, Alvinson, Shetland, Oil Springs, and Inwood)
About Us
The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.
The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.
We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.
About The Role
As a member of the Lambton County Library system, the Branch Assistant is responsible for providing front line customer service to visitors of Lambton County Library. In addition to promoting a welcoming and inviting library environment, the Branch Assistant will provide a wide variety of circulation duties, conduct necessary administrative duties, provide information services, reference and referral service as well as readers' advisory services. The Branch Assistant is responsible for delivering a library service that meets the strategic direction set forth by senior management and Lambton County Council.
Circulation Duties
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist patrons to obtain all types of materials such as books, videos, audiobooks, and to access computers following established policies and procedures
- Issue new and replacement library cards to patrons
- Provide new patrons with orientation and tours of library and answer all questions/concerns
- Place library materials on hold for patrons; contact patrons when items are available when necessary
- Collect fees
- Send library materials to other branches as needed
- Check material in and out; shelve returned materials
- Advise patrons in the selection and location of requested material/information
- Assist with wide range of research queries
- Respond to general inquiries and address patron questions regarding use of computer, Internet and other programmes
- Deliver programming as directed by Lambton County Library, which may include organizing the dates, times, registration, and other required planning
- Promote reading and lifelong learning in the community through established programs such as story hour, summer reading challenge, book clubs
- Perform photocopying, mail sorting and distribution
- Balance petty cash and submit revenue from fees
- Record and distribute circulation, programming statistics
- Order supplies from Library Headquarters as needed
- Maintain necessary corporate files in accordance with the County of Lambton's Records Retention By-law
- Represent the library effectively in the community
- Interact pleasantly and courteously with the public, community partners and staff, promoting a harmonious workplace
- Provide instructions or assistance to the public in the use of new technologies and / or electronic platforms
- Ensure the effective use of the Integrated Library System (ILS)
- Develop an understanding of electronic platforms and resources that can be used by patrons to enhance their library experience
- Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
- Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis
Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: None
Indirect Supervision: None
Functional Authority: Regularly provide guidance and instruction to Library Pages, Summer Students, and volunteers
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Formal Education
- Two-Year College Diploma, or the equivalent in combination of education and experience
- Minimum six months in a service-related job or previous volunteer work in a Library
- Computer experience including Microsoft Office products, Outlook, Internet, electronic database, digital platforms, etc.
- Interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
- Previous library experience and experience using an Integrated Library System (ILS) an asset
- A satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check and / or Police Information Check, as applicable
