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Library Assistant PL3
University of New Brunswick —Fredericton, NB
- $20.88–$24.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Databases
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Library Assistant PL3

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB

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Job details

Part-time
9 days ago

Benefits

Dental care
Employee assistance program

Skills

Library, archives or museum experience
Databases
Supervising experience
Bachelor's
First Aid Certification
Client services
Customer service orientation
Customer support
Circulation services
Communication skills

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Fredericton, NB

Library and Archives

Experienced

Part-time

$20.88 - $24.97 / hour

Competition Number: #061-26.27

Closing Date: Aug. 21, 2026 at 4:00PM

UNB LIBRARIES

UNB Libraries has four libraries on two campuses accessible to all UNB students, including the Harriet Irving Library, the I.U.C. Library, and the Head Hall Library in Fredericton. Throughout the academic year, UNB Fredericton Libraries are open between 102 hours per week during the first part of the term to 120 hours per week during the last five weeks of the term. Staff in the Circulation Services offer exceptional frontline service to patrons in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

Part-time | 1-Year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Shift Work | Variable Hours

Additional Working Conditions:

Physical stamina for lifting, standing, and bending.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends; hours include working until midnight.
Will be required to provide service at all the three library locations on the Fredericton campus.

Salary Range: $20.88 - $24.97 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Manager of Learning and Engagement, UNB Libraries (Fredericton Campus), the Library Assistant PL3 is responsible for providing supportive student-centred front-line service primarily during evening and weekend shifts from September through April, with the possibility of limited shifts between May and August.

Provide exemplary customer service to an academically and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and members of the public who use the library.
Navigate the library catalogue and the library circulation system with accuracy and discretion.
Assist in the supervision of library student assistants.
Open and close libraries.
Sort and shelve library items.
Perform general stacks maintenance duties, such as tidying and relabelling.
Shelf-read sections of the library stacks.
Search for missing items.
Answer directional and basic reference questions related to library holdings and policies, referring more complex research questions appropriately.
Handle financial matters such as payment of fines.
Address security issues, referring more serious problems to Campus Security and appropriate library personnel.
Perform other duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

An undergraduate degree in a related field.
Demonstrated experience providing service, preferably in an academic environment.
A relevant combination of coursework and experience may be considered.

Additional Strengths

Expertise in searching library catalogues, databases, and other library resources.
Supervisory experience is an asset.
Demonstrated experience providing service, preferably in an academic environment.
Interpersonal skills to deal with faculty, staff, student, colleagues, and other library patrons with tact, discretion, and courtesy.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently with accuracy and careful attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
First aid training is an asset but not required.

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University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

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WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)

This position is part of the non-union Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) group.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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