Library Assistant
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Closing Date: August 10 2025 at 4:00 PM
UNB LIBRARIES
UNB Libraries has four libraries on two campuses accessible to all UNB students including the Harriet Irving Library the IUC Library and the Head Hall Library in Fredericton. Throughout the academic year UNB Fredericton Libraries are open between 102 hours per week during the first part of the term to 120 hours per week during the last five weeks of the term. Staff in the Circulation Services offer exceptional frontline service to patrons in a welcoming inclusive environment.
WHAT WE OFFER
Part-time (Timesheets) up to 1-Year Term Fredericton Campus On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Shift Work Variable Hours 10 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions:
- Physical stamina for lifting standing and bending.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends; hours include working until midnight
- Will be required to provide service at all the three library locations on the Fredericton campus.
Salary Range: $19.92 - $23.83 per hour
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Director of Learning & Engagement the Library Assistant PL3 provides supportive student-centered frontline service primarily during evening and weekend shifts from September through April with the possibility of limited shifts between May and August. This position may be required to provide service at any of the three library locations on the Fredericton campus.
- Provide exemplary customer service to an academically and culturally diverse community of students faculty staff and members of the public who use the library.
- Navigate the library catalogue and the library circulation system with accuracy and discretion.
- Open and close the libraries as required.
- Sort and shelve library items shelf read sections of the library stacks search for missing items.
- Answer questions related to library holdings and policies referring more complex research questions appropriately.
- Handle financial matters such as payment of fines.
- Address security issues by referring problems to Campus Security and appropriate library personnel.
- Perform other duties as required.
WHAT YOU BRING
- An undergraduate degree in a related field of study.
- Demonstrated experience providing service preferably in an academic environment.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Strengths
- Expertise searching library catalogues databases and other library resources.
- Supervisory experience is an asset.
- Interpersonal skills to interact with faculty staff student colleagues and other library patrons with tact discretion and courtesy.
- Ability to work independently with accuracy and careful attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
- First aid training is an asset but not required.
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Part-Time
