Casual Library Clerk

Position Details

• Location: Georgina
• Status: Casual/on call/as-needed
• Wage/Salary: $24.68 - $27.42 per hour
• Date Closing: September 9, 2026
• Department: Library Services

Position Purpose

To provide courteous and efficient service to the general public in a variety of library routines.

Primary Function

To provide courteous and efficient service to the general public in a variety of library routines.

Supervision Received

Manager, Library Customer Experience or designate.

Direction Received

Receives on-the-job guidance, advice/direction and assistance from the Circulation Coordinator.

Direction Exercised

May provide occasional guidance, training/assistance to students and volunteers.

Working Procedures

• Performs circulation duties including checking materials in and out; placing reserves on materials; renewing/updating and/or processing new memberships; providing members with information about programs, services, resources and policies; extending loan renewals; answering circulation desk inquiries in person and by telephone/fax; resolving issues on patron records, tallying shift statistics; balancing cash; collecting fees; typing and photocopying.
• Assists patrons with access to library public computers, online catalogue and reference/readers advisory databases, and basic troubleshooting of computer issues.
• Maintains and manages holds: prints reports as required; searches for material; routes as required; prepares for holds pick up and notifies patrons by phone as necessary.
• Performs building security duties including ensuring alarm system is armed/disarmed properly; exterior and office/meeting room doors are locked; automatic door openers on/off as appropriate; maintains familiarity with emergency procedures and contacts.
• Opens library according to procedures, including turning on equipment, computers, lights, photocopier; ensuring printer and paper levels are adequate; preparing daily cash, Interac/credit card machines, and floats; preparing statistical reporting sheets; emptying and processing book drops and courier boxes; ensuring displays are properly stocked; preparing meeting rooms as required; retrieving and responding to phone messages; checking daily communication binders/intranet/email; general tidying; opening doors and turning on "open" sign.
• Closes library according to procedures, including closing Interac/credit card; tallying cash; tallying shift statistics; ensuring work and public spaces are tidy; turning off computers/equipment as necessary; ensuring courier bins and Town pouch are properly labelled and prepared for transfer; ensuring student staff have completed closing procedures (shelving, tidying etc.); ensuring all washrooms are vacant and in good order; notifying patrons of closing; locking external doors; turning off automated door openers and open sign; arming security system.
• Ensures students are performing shelf-reading, shelving and other duties as assigned accurately and efficiently.
• Performs collection maintenance, ensuring material requiring repair is placed on the repair shelf and properly tracked in the circulation system; may perform minor repairs under direct supervision; accepts book donations according to policy.
• Actively promotes library programs, resources and e-Resources including providing instruction on access and function of databases; promoting benefits of library membership; engaging readers in conversations about books, programs and services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent academic level;
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience;

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, identifying your name, Job Title and Job ID#2026.105C. Please apply by visiting www.georgina.ca/careers no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. The assessment process may include a practical test and/or interview.

Committed to Diversity and a Barrier-free Environment

Georgina Public Library is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Team if you require an accommodation(s) and we will work with you to meet your needs throughout any stage of the process. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered will be contacted.

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Further information concerning the collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Manager, Town of Georgina, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON L4P 3G1 (905) 476-4301.