Library Assistant: Technology

Start/End Date: June to August 2026 (8 weeks)
Requirements: Applicants must be between 15 – 30 years of age.
Rate of Pay: $18.70 per hour, 30 hours per week
Apply By: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at noon.

The Library Assistant will develop and teach group workshops on information literacy, social media, fraud awareness, and technology basics. They will collaborate with other staff members to creatively promote workshops using social media, web, and print.

They will provide ongoing 1:1 technology assistance with community members, including smartphone updates, problem solving, troubleshooting, password recovery, and accessing government services. Providing assistance with municipal forms and applications including fire permits.

They will assist patrons with the library’s makerspace equipment including 3D printing and modelling, audio-video editing software, Cricut cutter, and podcasting equipment. 

The Library Assistant will complete front desk duties as required: 

• Checking library materials in and out;
• Shelving returned items;
• Placing and retrieving holds;
• Book meeting rooms and public access computers;
• light tidying including sweeping;
• Library catalogue searches; and
• providing support to other staff during library programs and events

The Library Assistant will be responsible for organizing their appointments with library users and recording statistics. Training in library systems including the booking system, catalogue, and internal shared resources will be provided.

Submit resume and cover letter to eva@whitestonepubliclibrary.com. All applicants will be notified once a hiring decision is made.