Western Manitoba Regional Library Posted: August 17, 2026 Expires: August 31, 2026

Location

Downtown Brandon (710 Rosser Ave.)

Compensation

As per Collective Agreement - $20.26 hourly

Start Date

Saturday, September 5th

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Work with the Manager of Programming and other Programming Assistants to create and facilitate library programs for all types of library patrons
- Manage program communications and registrations
- Create promotional materials for programs
- Coordinate with regional staff to promote programs and share resources
- Willing to travel to rural branches to help facilitate programming in other locations
- Maintain programming statistics
- Assist patrons in accessing the collection, including placing requests for patrons, and providing assistance with eResources and electronic devices
- Facilitate the circulation of library material by checking items in and out
- Process registrations and renewals, process payments (fines, memberships, etc.) and assist in maintaining statistics
- Notify patrons of Holds over the phone and by email




- Answer public inquiries, including via telephone and email
- Answer reference questions, and perform internet and catalogue searches
- Create and maintain book displays
- Inform patrons of library policies and practices
- Interfile and shelve books and other materials
- Shelf read and perform light cleaning

QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with programming in a public library setting
- Good computer knowledge and proficiency, comfortable using different software
- Familiarity with electronic devices
- Comfortable learning about and explaining various library eResources and providing assistance to patrons
- Good language skills and ability to follow directions
- Solid interpersonal skills, enjoys interacting with the public, comfortable teaching people of all ages
- Ability to work independently and solve minor problems
- Physically able to do light lifting and cleaning duties

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📌 Programming & Outreach Assistant (Brandon)
🏢 Brandon University
📍 Brandon