Library Assistant - Burnaby, Canada - Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Union/Affiliation:

C.U.P.E. Local 3338

Pay range:

$1,874.26 to $2,124.15 bi-weekly

SFU Department Descr:

Library Learning Instruction

Position Grade:

8
- # of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

Responds to inquiries from patrons of the Learning and Instructional Services Division in person and online using Library resources including guides and discovery tools developed by Librarians.

Assists Librarians with the coordination, delivery and promotion of general library instruction sessions and orientation events.

Qualifications:
High school graduation and two years of post-secondary education or formal certificate/diploma program equivalent. Library Technician Diploma. 4 years minimum experience. An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study and experience is acceptable.

40 wpm keyboarding skill with a high degree of accuracy.
Excellent knowledge of library terminology, methods, and practices.
Good knowledge of the Library of Congress Classification System.
Good knowledge of bibliographic tools and electronic resources for academic disciplines.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Good analytical reasoning and problem solving skills.
Excellent consultative and listening skills.
Ability to use library indexes, databases, and scheduling software at an intermediate level.
Ability to use content management systems, web publishing and editing software (e.g., AEM, Drupal, HTML) at a basic level.
Excellent ability to train and instruct others.
Ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative.
Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team.

Hours of work are from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
**Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.