Library Assistant PL3

Closing Date: Aug. 21, 2026 at 4:00PM UNB LIBRARIES UNB Libraries has four libraries on two campuses accessible to all UNB students, including the Harriet Irving Library, the I.U.C. 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 | 1-Year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus Standard Work Hours: Shift Work | Variable Hours 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: $20.88 - $24.97 per hour YOUR FOCUS Reporting to the Manager of Learning and Engagement, UNB Libraries (Fredericton Campus), the Library Assistant PL3 is responsible for providing supportive student-centred front-line service primarily during evening and weekend shifts from September through April, with the possibility of limited shifts between May and August. 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. Assist in the supervision of library student assistants. Open and close libraries. Sort and shelve library items. Perform general stacks maintenance duties, such as tidying and relabelling. Shelf-read sections of the library stacks. Search for missing items. Answer directional and basic reference questions related to library holdings and policies, referring more complex research questions appropriately. Handle financial matters such as payment of fines. Address security issues, referring more serious problems to Campus Security and appropriate library personnel. Perform other duties as required. What You Bring An undergraduate degree in a related field. Demonstrated experience providing service, preferably in an academic environment. A relevant combination of coursework and experience may be considered. Additional Strengths Expertise in searching library catalogues, databases, and other library resources. Supervisory experience is an asset. Demonstrated experience providing service, preferably in an academic environment. Interpersonal skills to deal with faculty, staff, student, colleagues, and other library patrons with tact, discretion, and courtesy. Excellent communication skills. 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.

The Library Assistant provides student-centered front-line service, including navigating library catalogues and managing circulation systems. Responsibilities include supervising student assistants, shelving items, and answering basic reference questions.

Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in a related field and demonstrated experience in a service role, preferably within an academic environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to interact with a diverse community of patrons.

• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• First AidPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer Service
• Library Catalogue Navigation
• Circulation System Management
• Supervision
• Stacks Maintenance
• Reference Services
• Financial Handling
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Teamwork
• First Aid

• Education
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level