Library Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Library Assistant

ABOUT MARIANOPOLIS COLLEGE

Founded in 1908, Marianopolis is a private English-language college in Montreal specializing in pre-university education for about 2,000 students. A gateway to the world’s top universities, the College’s record of academic excellence, on-time graduation levels and university-acceptance rates into competitive programs is unmatched in Quebec.

As members of a close-knit community, Marianopolis employees have the opportunity to excel professionally and enjoy generous benefits as well as a stimulating environment associated with working at one of the province’s premier post-secondary institutions.

 POSITION

Title:
Library Assistant

Reporting to:
Coordinator, Library Services

Classification:
Administrative Support Agent, Class I

Category:
Support Staff

Status:
Seasonal, part-time

Hourly salary:
$25.65 to $28.68

Working Hours:
Monday-Friday, 30 hours, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Please note that this schedule is non-negotiable.

Contract Dates:
As soon as possible to May 27, 2027

 NATURE AND SCOPE

Under the direction of the Coordinator, Library Services, the Library Assistant provides a variety of administrative services at the Circulation Desk, performs daily collection maintenance activities, and closes the Library.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as the Library’s first point-of-contact for the Marianopolis community.
• Performs circulation duties (i.e. check materials in and out, renew materials, processes fines, etc.).
• Performs collection maintenance activities (i.e. sort, shelve, locate, retrieve, shift, shelf-read, and dust materials).
• Navigates the Library catalogue.
• Answers basic informational and directional questions about the Library.
• Refers in-depth queries to the Reference Desk.
• Assists with book and periodical repairs and processing.
• Assists with preparation of displays, activities, events, etc.
• Ensures that Library users follow policies and procedures.
• Closes the Library at the end of each day.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Appreciation for the College’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Service-oriented, with an approachable and positive demeanor.
• Highly adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Strong capacity to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to push or pull carts loaded with materials weighing more than 150 pounds up and down ramps, and over uneven surfaces
• Capacity to work within established guidelines
• Proven capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team

 QUALIFICATIONS 

• DEC or a High School Diploma (DES) or Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP)
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office software (testing may be required)
• Library experience is an asset. Experience with the DDC system is an asset.
• Experience lifting materials and/or transporting loaded carts daily
• Excellent communication skills in English. Communication skills in French are an asset.