Library Summer Student

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

Job summary

A local government institution in St. Thomas, Ontario is seeking a Library Summer Student for a temporary position. The candidate will engage in data summarization, collection development reviews, and activities using the library's integrated system. Requirements include being enrolled in post-secondary education related to library sciences and possessing excellent customer service skills. The role is ideal for those aged 15-30 returning to school in Fall 2026, offering a compensation of $21.00 per hour for 560 hours of work, required by November 27, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be between 15-30 years of age and returning to school in Fall 2026.
• Previous experience in a public library setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Summarize data for approximately 8,300 library items.
• Review and apply Collection Development Policy to the library’s collection.
• Engage in collection review activities utilizing the library’s integrated library system.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with integrated library systems

Education

Proof of enrollment in post-secondary education in library and information science

Job description

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 ongoing 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.

Apply now! To be considered, please complete the application process through our website https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/.

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.