Current Postings:

Library Page

The Hanover Public Library needs a student to work Monday and Wednesday evenings and every other Saturday. You will reshelve books and other library material in addition to helping people use the library’s services.

Skills / requirements:

  • Pleasant and outgoing personality.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Good reading and numeracy skills.
  • Responsible and trustworthy.
  • Requires lifting (approximately 20 kg (50lbs), carrying, pushing book carts, bending and reaching overhead.
  • Able to work approximately 12 hours per week.
  • Able to work evenings and weekends including Sundays, and during summer holidays.

Tasks

  • Re-shelve materials, locate materials for patrons and other staff members and ensure that all materials are filed/stacked/shelved properly.
  • Checks library materials in and out, handles reserves, fines and fees.
  • Ensures shelves and tables/desks are in order at the end of each shift.
  • Carries and retrieve past issues of periodicals and newspapers to and from the storage area.
  • Assists patrons with computer and internet use.
  • Provides tourist information to visitors and patrons.
  • Discards designated materials as required.
  • Responds to public inquiries, helping people and giving out information, resolving issues and turning negative situations into positive ones. Passes inquiries on to other staff members.

Deadline: September 28th 2026

To apply send a resume and cover letter to Carolyn Caskanette, CEO/Chief Librarian by email ccaskanette@hanoverlibrary.ca

Wage: $17.95/hour

See full job description here: Library Page

The Hanover Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. The library will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Applicants selected for interview must make their accessibility needs known in advance to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used solely for candidate selection.
We thank each applicant for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.