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Posted on October 31, 2024 by Employer details Simcoe County Law Association
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The Simcoe County Law Association (SCLA) invites applications for a new full-time *Library Assistant* role. The SCLA operates a law library in the Barrie courthouse, with three satellite locations in Orillia, Midland, and Collingwood, for the use of Ontario's lawyers. There's no job like working in a courthouse library - courthouse library staff are called upon to do dozens of different things every day, from frontline duties to high-level legal research, and in this role, you'll experience the whole gamut, developing many new skills that will serve you for a lifetime. In addition to working in the library, you will be supporting the growth of our law association, helping to plan and manage events, programs, and member engagement strategies. Currently a two-person library, we need a motivated staff person to help support us in some of the areas where we already excel, and to take ownership of some new duties that will expand our library's scope. If you're ready for a role with plenty of opportunity for professional growth, and a broad portfolio of duties where you'll be able to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. *Position details* * 35 hours per week * starting salary $19.50/hr - range $19.50-$37.10 * strong health, dental and drug benefits plan (after three months) * working generally four days a week from the Barrie courthouse library, and one day a week from our locations in Collingwood, Orillia, and Midland on a rotating basis, depending on our needs * mileage paid for trips to satellite locations * funding for professional development opportunities, such as a legal research class taught by one of Ontario's leading courthouse librarians * membership in the Ontario Courthouse Libraries Association, which provides networking opportunities with library leaders from across the province * start date early January 2025 *Core duties:* * maintaining our three satellite locations in Orillia, Midland, and Collingwood by managing and enhancing technology, services, and collections. * troubleshooting technology in our Barrie location * providing excellent customer service to our patrons and external stakeholders * performing basic office duties, including helping with directional questions, maintaining office supplies and our kitchenette and lawyers? lounge. *Additional duties:* * creating promotional materials for our library using basic graphic design skills * helping to plan, organize, and support law association events and programs (up to 15% of the time) * recommending process improvements and generating new ideas for patron engagement * supporting our Senior Library Technician in leading our circulation, processing, inventory, and collection management functions * supporting our Executive Director and Law Librarian in duties including legal research and reference services, board/committee work, and law association work such as managing membership renewals *Our library's culture:* We're a supportive, warm environment, with leadership that helps staff thrive. You'll have the latitude and autonomy to take ownership of certain duties, and if you don't know how to do something, we'll figure it out together. You'll receive exposure to all levels of library work, be involved in frontline, professional, and management tasks, and receive mentorship from experienced library staff, including a library technician with over 36 years of experience. We're looking for someone who can be a full-fledged member of our team. *Traits we're looking for:* * customer service excellence - when a patron needs help, you find a way to get it done. * self-starter and independent learner - you can generate ideas, solve problems, take responsibility, and work with minimal supervision * technologically savvy * discretion, tact, and professionalism - working with lawyers, our library staff hear a lot of sensitive information and have to handle interpersonal situations diplomatically and with care * able to work well with a broad variety- LocationBarrie, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$19.50HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9508223684
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