Library Student Assistant - Casual
About the role
Job Title
Library Student Assistant - Casual
About the University
At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.
We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.
Together, we transform lives and communities.
Position Details
Library Student Assistants support a variety of functions and services throughout the University Library. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assisting at Library Services Desk (circulation of materials), maintaining library collections (cleaning, shelving, shifting collections, etc.), basic data entry, technology support (e.g., Bridge Bucks, copying, printing, scanning, creative/productivity applications), and other general office duties.
HOURS OF WORK:
Shifts will coincide with regular Library hours as well as potential extended hours during peak times of the semester. https://library.ulethbridge.ca/hours
STARTING WAGE: $17.20 per hour
Position Qualifications
Attributes among successful applicants include, but are not limited to:
- Dedication to providing the best possible service and support to patrons
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Professional conduct whether working independently or in team
- Attention to detail
Further knowledge and skills that are beneficial include:
- Previous experience in a library environment (knowledge of Library of Congress Classification System) or customer/patron services
- Proficiency in common creative (e.g., Adobe Photoshop) and productivity (e.g., Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office) applications
- Knowledge of copying, printing, and scanning technologies—particularly those related to Bridge Bucks
- Information literacy skills and knowledge of Library/University website
HIRING CRITERIA
The Library is an equal opportunity employer and the supervisors responsible for hiring student assistants base their decisions on the following criteria:
- Must be full or part time student (Lethbridge Campus)
- Hours that need to be covered and the skills required to perform the duties assigned
- Previous employment background
Thank you to all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
Hiring Range indicated in Position Details
Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
Campus
Lethbridge
Employment Group
AUPE
Position Category
About University of Lethbridge
The University of Lethbridge (also known as uLethbridge and U of L) is a publicly funded comprehensive academic and research university, founded in the liberal education tradition, located in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, with two other urban campuses in Calgary and Edmonton. The main building sits among the coulees on the west side of the Oldman River.uLethbridge is a member of the Alberta Rural Development Network.
Library Student Assistant - Casual
About the role
Job Title
Library Student Assistant - Casual
About the University
At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.
We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.
Together, we transform lives and communities.
Position Details
Library Student Assistants support a variety of functions and services throughout the University Library. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assisting at Library Services Desk (circulation of materials), maintaining library collections (cleaning, shelving, shifting collections, etc.), basic data entry, technology support (e.g., Bridge Bucks, copying, printing, scanning, creative/productivity applications), and other general office duties.
HOURS OF WORK:
Shifts will coincide with regular Library hours as well as potential extended hours during peak times of the semester. https://library.ulethbridge.ca/hours
STARTING WAGE: $17.20 per hour
Position Qualifications
Attributes among successful applicants include, but are not limited to:
- Dedication to providing the best possible service and support to patrons
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Professional conduct whether working independently or in team
- Attention to detail
Further knowledge and skills that are beneficial include:
- Previous experience in a library environment (knowledge of Library of Congress Classification System) or customer/patron services
- Proficiency in common creative (e.g., Adobe Photoshop) and productivity (e.g., Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office) applications
- Knowledge of copying, printing, and scanning technologies—particularly those related to Bridge Bucks
- Information literacy skills and knowledge of Library/University website
HIRING CRITERIA
The Library is an equal opportunity employer and the supervisors responsible for hiring student assistants base their decisions on the following criteria:
- Must be full or part time student (Lethbridge Campus)
- Hours that need to be covered and the skills required to perform the duties assigned
- Previous employment background
Thank you to all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
Hiring Range indicated in Position Details
Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
Campus
Lethbridge
Employment Group
AUPE
Position Category
About University of Lethbridge
The University of Lethbridge (also known as uLethbridge and U of L) is a publicly funded comprehensive academic and research university, founded in the liberal education tradition, located in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, with two other urban campuses in Calgary and Edmonton. The main building sits among the coulees on the west side of the Oldman River.uLethbridge is a member of the Alberta Rural Development Network.