Library Assistant (On-call) VANCOUVER , BC

Description

Since 1936, Columbia College has offered quality educational programs, including a University Transfer Program fully integrated into the B.C. Transfer System, an Associate Degree Program certified by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, a University Preparatory Program, and a High School Program certified by the Ministry of Education. Thousands of Canadian and international students have progressed through Columbia College's programs to Canadian universities or successful careers.

Library Assistant (On – Call)

OPPORTUNITY:

The Library Assistant is a dynamic partner in our student's educational journey: our mission is to create a positive learning environment and support student success. This casual position provides excellent service on an on-call basis. The Library Assistant will actively support student learning, guided by a student-centered approach and a strong belief in the value of education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist remote patrons with reference, citation, and library-use questions in person or remotely.
• Assist in-person patrons with locating materials, use of equipment and technology, use of online resources, citations, and reference questions.
• Create and maintain LibGuides and Moodle lessons.
• Perform general circulation duties, including check-in check-out, creating, and maintaining patron records, opening, and closing duties, and troubleshooting issues with patron accounts.
• Stack maintenance and general library tidiness.
• Supporting the Indigenization and EDI activities of the Library and College.
• Assist with material processing, book displays, social media, other library outreach initiatives, and other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Library Technician diploma completed or in process, BA is preferred.
• At least one year of work experience in an academic library setting.
• Knowledge of MLA, APA, and Chicago citation styles.
• Comfortable with library circulation services and procedures.
• Experience using an Integrated Library System.
• Extensive working experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Access, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Friendly, and approachable, with a customer-service orientation.
• Able to exercise good judgment.
• Adaptable, flexible, and a team player.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of International Students and the challenges they face is an asset.

HOURS OF WORK:

On-call and scheduled shifts Monday to Saturday as needed. The bulk of work is performed during the 8^th to 13^th weeks of the semester (late October-early December).Some evening availability is required.

COMPENSATION:

In addition to working with an inclusive, progressive group of people, we offer an hourly gross salary of $29.08.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, through our portal

https://www.columbiacollege.ca/careers/

Please note that filling out the entire profile is not mandatory to upload the required resume and cover letter to the platform.

For additional information about the application process, please check Columbia College Application Process

Application Deadline: October 2, 2024

At Columbia College, we foster a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. The College invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including groups traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to the further diversification of our Institution.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation

29.08/hour

Closes: 2 October, 2024