We have an opening for one full-time (35hrs/wk) Library Assistant for the upcoming summer months. The contract will start July 7 (or when a suitable candidate is found) and end August 30. The weekly schedule will depend on library staffing needs and the availability of applicant(s).
Operational Duties and responsibilities:
- Answer queries by phone, email, and in person
- Manage circulation workflow in processing returns, hold requests, and check outs
- Help patrons learn and utilize the library’s resources (search for and find books, articles, etc.)
- Maintain an atmosphere conducive to study for library patrons
- Re-shelve returned books, shift books, shelf-read
- Process and shelve new books, process discarded books
- Carry out opening/closing library procedures
- Monitor library space in the absence of full-time Library Staff
- Assist with interlibrary loan processes
- Work on subject-specific library guides to support first-year students
- Assisting with collection-development activities such as investigating the library's collection to determine whether books need replacing, updating, or discarding
- Perform any other duties as determined by Library Staff
Qualifications:
- Education and Experience
- Equivalent of one semester as a Library Assistant will be considered an asset
- Experience in a customer service environment is preferred
- Skills
- Strong communication skills, able to convey information clearly
- Able to work independently, complete tasks unsupervised, manage time efficiently, and take initiative
- Personal Characteristics
- Pays close attention to details
- Able to deal with highly confidential and personal information
Additional Information:
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory criminal background check.
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
To apply, please send a current resume and cover letter to Ambrose Library at library@ambrose.edu and mention Library Assistant in the subject line. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Ambrose University is committed to employment diversity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities.
