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POSTING FOR A SUMMER LIBRARY CLERK

The Bibliotheque Lennoxville Library is looking to hire a Summer Library Clerk, to assist in the daily operations of the Library under the supervision of the Library Coordinator.  As this position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs 2012, the incumbent must be a student between the ages of 15 and 30 years and returning to their studies in Fall 2012.

Specific Tasks

1.       Welcomes visitors and assists them in locating library materials.

2.       Records materials checked out by members of the library and processes renewals of material.

3.       Shelves books, magazines, and other items.

4.       Demonstrates the operation of the library's public computers.

5.       Assists in the publicizing of fundraisers and programs, for both adults and children.

6.       Assists in the preparation, organization and running of the TD Summer Reading Club, as well as research activities and themes for the children’s programs.

7.       Follows appropriate procedural protocols.

8.       Performs other work related to the library as assigned by the Library Coordinator.

Qualifications

·          Experience in relevant library work is an asset

·          Experience working with children, is required

·          Must be able to communicate well in both English and French. Strong written English is essential. Good written French is an asset

·          Knowledge of MS Office Suite and FileMaker Pro

Competencies

·          Customer oriented

·          Interpersonal skills

·          Team player

·          Reliability and accountability

·          Flexibility

Work Schedule: 30 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday

Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Duration of Contract: 8 weeks (Saturday, August 11, 2012)

Salary: $9.90 per hour (subsidized by Canada Summer Jobs 2012)

Deadline to apply: Monday, May 28, 2012

 

Please send a copy of your CV and cover letter to:

 

Selection Committee for Library Clerk

c/o Bibliothèque Lennoxville Library

101, rue Queen

Sherbrooke, Quebec, JIM 1J7


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MYSTERY CONTEST WINNERS!

On Saturday, May 5, the winners of the Mystery Story Competition that was open to both elementary schools' cycle 3 students were announced at the library.

For the English section of the competition

Lukas Boulanger was the winner
Catrina Volsan and Marina Gutherie-Drew tied for second place
Honourable mention goes to Cassandra Carrier

For the English Second Language section

Andres Issac Bareiro Sanchez was the winner
2nd prize:  Samuel Flibotte
Honourable mention goes to Ariane Rousseau

These students attend Ecole St. Antoine and are in an intensive English class.

For the French section of the competition

Elodie Poulin was the winner
Honourable mention goes to Josianne Brault

These students also attend Ecole St. Antoine
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Books and Brown Bags

Come and discuss a book you've read and enjoyed, and don't forget to bring your lunch. Every second Wednesday, from noon till 1pm.  

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Library Board Meetings

 As always, Board meetings are open to the public and all are welcome.   

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For Children

Pre-school Story Time

Note that the Bibliothèque Lennoxville Library Pre-school Reading Program runs from 10:30 - 11:30 on Tuesdays, and is for children 0-5 and their parents.  Contact the library to sign-up.

 

Children's Saturday Activity

For children ages 3-9.  On the first Saturday of each month,1:30 to 3:30 pm. The library offers story time for children in English and French.  This is followed by games and crafts.  A different fun theme each month!

 These activities will resume in fall, 2012

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Reading Circle

Every Friday at 3 p.m. elementary school age children share books with and are tutored by Bishop's University students.

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Please note: New Lennoxville Library e-mail: bibliolen@gmail.com  


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