Hiring: Student Library Assistant
We have an opening for one Ambrose student for the upcoming Spring Term and Summer months. The contract will run from May 2 – end of August 2022, and weekly schedule will depend on library staffing needs and the availability of applicant(s).
During the Summer, the Student Library Assistant will:
- Run the Circulation Desk:
- Answer queries by phone, email, in person
- Manage circulation workflow (returns, hold requests, check outs)
- Help students learn and use the library’s resources
- Re-shelve books, complete ongoing shelf-reading and shifting
- Process new books to prepare for circulation
- Assist with interlibrary loan processes
- Carry out opening/closing library procedures
- Help with Technical Services:
- Unpack, receive and prepare invoicing for new materials
- Create spine labels
- Perform minor book repairs
- Perform any other duties or special projects as determined by Library Staff
To succeed in the job, Student Library Assistants:
- Act with integrity: We deal with personal data, so understanding and respect for confidentiality is a “must have”.
- Pay attention to detail: This job is very detail-oriented, so consistency in the little things is important.
- Communicate effectively: Working with patrons can be both challenging and rewarding – conveying information clearly is very important in this role.
- Are time efficient & a self-starter: Student Workers often complete tasks unsupervised, so efficient use of time and the ability to take initiative are expected.
Experience required:
- Equivalent of one semester as an Ambrose Library Student Worker.
Additional Information:
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory criminal background check.
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
To apply: Send a resume and a cover letter to library@ambrose.edu indicating Student Library Assistant in the subject line. In your message include your year of study and scheduling availability. Applications must be received no later than April 27, 2022.
Ambrose University is committed to employment diversity and encourages applications from all qualified men and women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.