Casual Library Assistant - Evenings & Weekends

SAIT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-up benefits

LinkedIn Learning access

Greenshield+ for wellbeing

RRSP/TFSA with group rates

On-campus dining

Free fitness facilities

Job summary

SAIT’s Reg Erhardt Library invites applications for a Library Technician I casual staff position. You will provide frontline library and information services to students, staff, faculty and visitors, including reference help, guiding users to resources, circulation tasks, and basic tech support.

The role requires evening and weekend shifts in a public space. The candidate should balance operational needs with patron-focused service, and be comfortable serving a diverse community with empathy and

Qualifications

• Library Technician Diploma or equivalent education/experience.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary reference and information sources.
• Strong knowledge of library operations, systems and best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to resolve problems and make decisions independently.
• Ability to meet a variety of users with competence and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Responding to reference queries.
• Guiding users through Library Search, e-Resources and other information tools.
• Providing circulation and client account services using our ILS.
• Providing users with basic technical assistance.
• Informing users about library resources, policies and processes.
• Enforcing library policies regarding food, noise and use of library spaces.
• Directing users to SAIT services and resources.
• Opening and closing the library.
• Making referrals to library specialists or external service points.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Reference sources knowledge

Library operations knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Empathy in service

Education

Library Technician Diploma

Tools

ILS knowledge

Job description

SAIT’s Reg Erhardt Library invites applications for a Library Technician I casual staff position. You will provide frontline library and information services to students, staff, faculty and visitors, including reference help, guiding users to resources, circulation tasks, and basic tech support.

The role requires evening and weekend shifts in a public space. The candidate should balance operational needs with patron-focused service, and be comfortable serving a diverse community with empathy and