Collection Assistant (Student) – Collingwood Library

Town of Collingwood; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Collingwood Public Library is hiring a Collection Assistant (Student) for the Collingwood Library. Reporting to the Supervisor, Acquisitions & Programming, you will shelve books, perform shelf reading, and help keep the collection orderly to aid staff and patrons.

The role requires completion of at least one year of secondary education, customer service experience, and strong organizational skills. Hours are up to 12 per week with shifts including evenings, weekends or holidays, on-site,

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum of one (1) year of secondary education and in attendance at a secondary or post secondary institution.
• One (1) month of related experience in customer service and library shelving.
• Detail oriented with the ability to read and alphabetize library materials according to established library procedures (Dewey Decimal and other library filing systems).
• Good administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and public relations skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.

Responsibilities

• Shelve books/materials and perform shelf reading to maintain order of collections.
• Assist staff and patrons in locating materials and maintaining neat shelves.

Skills

Customer service

Shelf shelving

Alphabetization

Administrative skills

Time management

Windows

Education

Secondary education in progress

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Collection Assistant (Student) – Collingwood Library

Job Id #

2026-29

Date posted

September 1, 2026

September 14, 2026 - 4:00pm

Job Type: Student

Division: Acquisitions & Programming – Library

Wage rate: Students under the age of 18 - $16.60 per hour; Students age 18 or older - $17.60 per hour

Hours of Work: Normal hours of work may be up to twelve (12) hours per week and shifts will include evenings, weekends or holidays. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary as there may be the occasional requirement to change shifts or work extra hours as needed.

Start Date: September 2026

Location: on-site

A career at the Collingwood Public Library is more than a job; it's a pathway to thrive. Here, you'll be partofaleading-edgeteam working together to cultivate a community enriched by connection, empowered by discovery, and inspired through learning, based on our values of compassion, creativity, diversity, intellectual freedom, and service excellence.

Ifthisresonateswithyouandyou'repassionateaboutcreatingmeaningfulcommunityimpact, then read on!

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Supervisor, Acquisitions & Programming, Library Collection Assistants shelve books/materials and perform shelf reading to maintain the order and neatness of collections housed on library shelves, keeping shelves in good order and making it easier for staff and patrons to find and use materials.

The preferred candidate possesses the following:

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Completion of a minimum of one (1) year of secondary educationand in attendance at a secondary or post secondary institution.
• One (1) month of related experience in customer service and library shelving.
• Detail oriented with the ability to read and alphabetize library materials according to established library procedures (Dewey Decimal and other library filing systems).
• Good administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and public relations skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.
• Ability to multi-task, cope with interruptions and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, exercise discretion and good judgment particularly when handling highly confidential/sensitive information. Possess initiative and integrity.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications and office equipment.
• Possess a current Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with results satisfactory to the employer, and a valid standard first aid & CPR/AED Level C certification (or willing to obtain).

Applicant Information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for candidate selection.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Collingwood Public Library abides by all current legislation relating to individuals’ rights to employment under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility Standards.

The Collingwood Public Library is committed to making our interview process fully accessible to people of all abilities. Accommodation will be provided upon request, to support candidates’ participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know if you require accessibility accommodation.