Student Library Assistant

at  Keyano College

The Opportunity
As a student library assistant, you will be working at the Library Services counter, where you will be providing service to all library users. Assisting patrons with basic reference services and providing referrals to specialized supports will be a primary function of your role. You’ll be expected to maintain knowledge of the library’s databases and online resources to assist users, and record library statistics. Other regular duties include conducting shelf-reading, searching for lost and missing items, and circulating and reshelving library materials. You’ll help maintain the cleanliness of the library space and computer lab, uphold library policies and procedures, maintain knowledge of college services and events, and promptly communicate any issues or concerns to the Library Chair or appropriate staff. If working alone, you’ll complete opening and/or closing procedures. As an integral member of the Library team, you will participate in team meetings and planning sessions, and represent the Library at outreach events. Finally, you’ll support library staff as assigned and complete other duties and special projects as needed.
This is a public-facing, onsite position located at Keyano College Library, Clearwater Campus. Hours are scheduled between 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Saturday. Shifts are a minimum of 3 hours in length, with a total of 12-16 hours typically scheduled weekly.
About Us
Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds to make our employee community stronger.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a current Keyano College student and legally allowed to work on-campus
• Demonstration of strong research abilities, including search and information evaluation strategies
• Outstanding interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Experience with variety of technology and online platforms (e.g., computer operating systems, OneDrive, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, Canva, etextbook publisher platforms, and digital tools such as Foxit and Adobe PDF, etc.)
• A commitment to promoting the Library’s Decolonization and Indigenization, as well as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) values and endeavours
• Ability to work a variety of shifts (a minimum of 3 hours in length), including mornings, afternoons, and evenings Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays.
• User-Centered Disposition – a demonstrated ability to meet library users at their point of need, with empathy, adaptability, and demonstrated active listening skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative team-player

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification systems
• Strong knowledge of and experience using academic databases and library resources, including the Keyano Library’s EBSCO Discovery Service
• Strong knowledge and experience using Keyano required technology and platforms (e.g., Self-Service, Keyanomail, Moodle, Respondus, etc.)
• Minimum one year of post-secondary education completed
• Previous Library experience (public or academic)
• Knowledge of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP)

Compensation and Benefits
$17.40 per hour

Please refer the Job description for details