Library Summer Student

County of Elgin; Saint-Thomas; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipality in Ontario seeks a Library Summer Student to assist with data summarization for a diversity audit and review collection policies. This contract position requires enrollment in a post-secondary library program and excellent communication skills. The role is temporary and offers $21.00 per hour for 560 hours, with the expectation to return to school in Fall 2026. We encourage diverse applications, including from individuals with disabilities and various cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proof of enrollment in post-secondary education in library and information science or related discipline.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Familiarity with integrated library systems is an asset.
• Must be between 15-30 years of age and returning to school in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Summarizing data for approximately 8,300 library items as part of a diversity audit.
• Reviewing collection development policy and applying it to the library's collection.
• Conducting collection review activities utilizing the library’s integrated system.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Familiarity with integrated library systems

Experience in a public library

Education

Enrollment in post-secondary education in library science or related discipline

Job description

Administration Building, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Join the County of Elgin as aLibrary Summer Student!

Position Title: Library Summer Student

Type: Temporary, Non-union

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, scheduled to be determined between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm EST; 560 hours worked by November 27, 2026

Vacancy: 1 new vacancy

About the Role:

The Elgin Library has a contract position available for a Summer Student. The program, made possible by financial assistance from the Government of Canada through the Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions Program, as well as the County of Elgin, entails the following:

• Summarizing data for approximately 8,300 library items that were reviewed and evaluated as part of an on-going diversity audit;
• Collection Development Policy review and application to the library’s collection;
• Collection review activities utilizing the library’s integrated library system.

Qualifications:

• Proof of enrollment in post-secondary education in library and information science or related discipline.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Familiarity with integrated library systems and previous experience in a public library setting is an asset.
• Must be between 15-30 years of age and returning to school in Fall 2026 to meet funding approval.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

Administration Building, 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada