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in Montreal

• MinibiblioPLUS Augmenter les niveaux d’alphabétisation en fournissant à nos partenaires les moyens d’inculquer aux enfants, dès la naissance, la passion et le goût de lire et d’apprendre grâce à un accès gratuit à des livres et à des services d’animation. To raise literacy levels by empowering partners to instill in children a life-long love of reading and learning from birth and to enable free access to books and animation services.

Library Assistant

Offer number: 01688

• MinibiblioPLUS Augmenter les niveaux d’alphabétisation en fournissant à nos partenaires les moyens d’inculquer aux enfants, dès la naissance, la passion et le goût de lire et d’apprendre grâce à un accès gratuit à des livres et à des services d’animation. To raise literacy levels by empowering partners to instill in children a life-long love of reading and learning from birth and to enable free access to books and animation services.

Activity sector(s)

• Arts and Culture
• Education and Teaching
• Families
• Youth

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Type(s) of activity Administrative tasks and front-desk

District Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

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Purpose of the position: The Library Assistant assists the Librarian with library operations and with the general upkeep of the library to ensure that the books we deliver to our partners are in good condition.

Whom we serve: Partner organizations such as daycares, community centers, and hospitals that cater to children up to 8 years old.
 
Tasks and responsibilities:
• Book check-in.
• Book Shelving & Shelving maintenance.
• Book Processing & Processing maintenance.
• Book repairs.
• Selection of books for our storytime animators.
• Selection of books for partner organisations.
• General upkeep of the library.

Skills and qualities desired :
• Attention to detail.
• Dependability.
• Punctuality.
• Ability to work independently.
• A general interest in libraries and books.
• A familiarity with library procedures is an asset but not required.

Commitment: 2 to 3 hours or more per week for a minimum of 2 months. We want to be flexible with the volunteer’s schedule, but we value consistency and, above all, communication.

Training : Library Assistant volunteers will receive on-the-job training from the librarian.

Covid-19 measures : Volunteers must adhere to the COVID-19 protocol of the Fraser Hickson Institute.

Benefits :  
• Gain knowledge and experience in library operations.
• A letter signed by the Executive Director attesting to your volunteer work.
• Potential recognition as Volunteer of the Month.

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Spoken Language(s) French English Bilingual FR-EN

Specific Needs Accepts minors

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual
• Minors 16 years old and over

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

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