Library Technician - RPT - Libraries

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Find Your Spot at Humber

At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.

To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.

If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team

Job Details:
Position Title: Library Technician
Status: Regular part-time
Hours: 24 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Libraries
Campus/Location: Lakeshore Campus
Salary: PT Support Band-7: $26.65 per hour

About the Library Technician Role:

The Humber and University of Guelph-Humber Library is hiring a resourceful, collaborative, and user-focused Regular Part-Time Library Technician to support students, faculty, and staff at Humber's Lakeshore Campus.

As a key member of the Library’s front-line team, the successful candidate for this role will be the first point of contact for library users - offering friendly, knowledgeable research, fulfilment, and information support rooted in our values of empathy, equity, respect, and inclusion. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic academic environment and is eager to engage with a collaborative team.

Reporting to the Manager, Learning Services, the successful candidate will:

• Provide in-person research help to Humber and University of Guelph-Humber students, faculty, and staff by conducting reference interviews, identifying information needs, and demonstrating the use of library resources;
• Respond to informational and directional questions, and offer informed referrals to other campus departments (e.g., PALS, Math & Writing Centre);
• Deliver fulfilment services using the Alma Integrated Library System, including signing materials in/out, processing holds and inter-campus loans, managing fines/fees, and maintaining user records;
• Clearly explain and uphold library policies with tact and professionalism, guided by our Library Customer Service Charter;
• Assist users with basic technology support (e.g., study room tech, printers, computers, Wi-Fi), and escalate to ITS when needed;
• Liaise with campus partners (e.g., ITS, Facilities, Public Safety) to ensure smooth daily operations of library spaces;
• Provide support and guidance to Student Assistants;
• Collaborate with library teammates through committees, daily communication (Teams, email), training, and team meetings;

Additional responsibilities include:

• Contributing to special projects (e.g., Technical Services, Archives projects) and library outreach (e.g., tours, info tables at events);
• Assisting with maintenance of the library collection through stacks management and organization;
• Participating in professional development by attending webinars and workshops;
• Taking initiative in suggesting new projects or workflow improvements;
• Adapting to other duties and shift changes as assigned.

Shifts/Hours of Work:

• Up to 24 hours/week. Schedule may change depending on operational needs each semester.
• In Fall (September – December) 2025: Shifts will be scheduled from 11am/11:30am - 6:00pm. The successful candidate for this position must be able to work 4 days each week: Mondays and Tuesdays required; 2 other days (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) to be determined by operational need.

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

What you bring to the role:

The successful candidate will hold a Library Technician diploma and have a minimum of one year of customer service experience, ideally in a library or academic environment.

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, well-organized, possesses strong communication skills and who values and contributes to a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive library environment.

This role involves collaborating with the Library team, including Librarians, Library Technicians, Administrators, and Student Assistants, to support student success.

We value professional development, skill building, and teamwork. The successful candidate will be expected to stay connected with colleagues through regular in-person and online communication (via Microsoft Teams), and to stay up to date with training materials and team updates on a weekly basis. Interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills are essential.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a busy service environment;
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset;
• Willingness to learn about and refer Library users to the wide range of Humber resources and services across all campuses;
• Familiarity with desktop applications (including Microsoft Outlook and Teams, Adobe Acrobat/Reader, web browsers) and Humber ITS support services is an asset.

Education

• Two-Year Library Technician diploma.

Experience/Skills

• Minimum of one year of customer service experience, ideally in a library or academic environment.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff (Article 17 of FT Support Staff and Article 19 of PT Support Staff) positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).

Position Type Regular Part-Time Support

Minimum Salary 26.65

Maximum Salary 26.65

Work Locations Lakeshore Campus 3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West Etobicoke M8V 1K8

Job Family Student Affairs and Services

Deadline to Apply July 17, 2025

Job Posting 7/9/25

Department Library