Library Student Assistant

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

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking a Student Assistant to maintain library materials and assist staff with a variety of tasks at the Surrey campus. The role involves shelving books, processing returns, shelf reading, scanning, and helping with library promotions and events.

Flexibility in scheduling is required, with about 8 hours per week split into two 4-hour shifts, Monday to Friday. Applicants must be current KPU students in good academic standing with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Qualifications

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

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

Content contribution

Education

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.