Library Student Assistant

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to help maintain library materials and assist staff across a variety of tasks. The role focuses on shelving, returns processing, and supporting events while offering opportunities to learn library procedures.

Ideal candidates are current KPU students with a minimum GPA of 2.5, capable of following directions, and able to work about 8 hours weekly in two 4-hour shifts, with flexible days to fit class schedules.

Qualifications

• Current KPU student with GPA 2.5 or higher
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks accurately and timely

Responsibilities

• Shelving library materials
• Emptying book return bins, and discharging library materials
• Shelf reading library as needed
• Shifting books on shelves when needed
• Photocopying or scanning as required
• Emptying small recycling bins into large blue bins
• Picking up discarded library books within the library and bring to Checkout Counter for counting
• Assisting with library promotion and events
• A strong social media user with a desire to contribute content and learn about processes, procedures and best practices
• Assisting with discarding weeded library materials

Skills

Social media savvy

Attention to detail

Ability to take direction

Education

Current KPU student

Job description

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Campus Supervisor.

SUMMARY

Maintaining Library materials in order and assisting staff in a variety of tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shelving library materials
• Emptying book return bins, and discharging library materials
• Shelf reading library as needed
• Shifting books on shelves when needed
• Photocopying or scanning as required
• Emptying small recycling bins into large blue bins
• Picking up discarded library books within the library and bring to Checkout Counter for counting
• Assisting with library promotion and events
• A strong social media user with a desire to contribute content and learn about processes, procedures and best practices
• Assisting with discarding weeded library materials

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current KPU student in good academic standing, with a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Ability to take direction and complete assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner

  AVAILABILITY

  • Work schedule will be approximately 8 hours weekly
  • 8 hours per week, split into two 4-hour shifts (Monday to Friday).
  • Each shift includes one 15-minute break.
  • Work days and hours are flexible depending on class schedules.

  Salary Information

  Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

  Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage

  One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%

  With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

  There will be an intersession layoff in December 2026 and April/May 2027.