
Library Experience Assistant
2 weeks ago
**Job Summary**:
Bringing Calgary Public Library’s strategic plan to life, the Library Experience Assistant provides a full range of support services that help shape positive user experiences.
Duties include processing, shelving, and organizing library materials according to Library standards; supporting branch operational needs, including room and program set-up and takedown; and assisting members indirectly, by connecting them with others who can assist them, and directly, by answering wayfinding questions, sharing basic information about Library services and programs, and being attentive and responsive to the needs and expectations of Library users.
Reflecting Calgary Public Library’s commitment to continuous improvement in the name of meeting the community’s ever evolving needs and expectations, the Library Experience Assistant contributes positively to change and works collaboratively and constructively in a dynamic team environment.
**Responsibilities and Activities**:
**Shape a Positive User Experience**
- Check-in incoming materials
- Organize incoming and outgoing deliveries
- Process and prepare holds for shelving
- Process pending transit lists and prepare materials for delivery to other locations and for use in mobile or outreach settings
- Troubleshoot automated materials handling machines automated check-in issues, program room technology
**Create a Welcoming Environment**
- Shelve Library materials, including general collections, holds, magazines and newspapers
- Set up and take down library programs according to specific program requirements
- Search for, report and help resolve collections issues, including missing library materials, duplicate materials, and overcrowded or bare shelves
- Tidy library shelves, shift collections and shelf read
- Maintain seasonal collections and temporary book displays
- Assess and process damaged and outdated items, maintain RFID tags on items
- Handle non-Library materials (e.g. donated materials, items mistakenly returned to the Library)
**Engage with Users**
- Engage with members by being welcoming, friendly, and helpful, assisting members directly or referring them to others, as appropriate
- Communicate positively about the Library and promote programs and services
- Help members with wayfinding, using automated check-in, and locating specific library items, including holds
- Prepare and receive deliveries including Book Truck materials
- Report safety and security concerns
- Perform cleaning tasks including sanitizing toys and library equipment
- Remove obstruction from library spaces and organize work room
**Qualifications**:
- General High School Diploma or GED
- ** Pre-Employment Requirements**:
- Physical Demands Test
- Successfully complete specified technology use tests (basic)
**Additional Information**:
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:
- Computer Skills: Basic Technology Skills
- Calgary Public Library Classification System i.e. Dewey Decimal System
- Ability to follow Health and Safety Guidelines
- Good verbal communications skills; strong attention to detail; ability to problem solve, use good judgment, accuracy, independent work
- Ability to work with people from all backgrounds and age groups
***
**Working Conditions**:
- Lifting, pushing and pulling library materials, lifting and carrying up to a maximum of 10 kgs
- Ability to squat, kneel, bend, raise arms above shoulders
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time
- Simultaneous and multiple priorities
- Shift work required
-
Library Experience Facilitator
2 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada Calgary Public Library Full time**Job Summary**: Bringing Calgary Public Library’s strategic plan to life, the Library Experience Facilitator engages directly with users in support of literacy and lifelong learning both within the Library and out in the community. The Library Experience Facilitator provides responsive and friendly customer service and creates enriching library...
-
Library Experience Guide
2 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada Calgary Public Library Full time**Job Summary**: Bringing Calgary Public Library’s strategic plan to life, the Library Experience Guide engages directly with users in support of literacy and lifelong learning both within the Library and out in the community. The Library Experience Guide provides responsive and friendly customer service and creates enriching library experiences for...
-
Library Assistant
3 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada Calgary Board of Education Full time**Mission**: **Support Staff Temporary Roster**: CBE Human Resources manages a roster of contingent casual on-call workers who are engaged to temporarily replace staff absences and to work on short-term projects. Work assignments may be scheduled in advance or the morning of the assignment. Roster staff enjoy the flexibility of working in schools and...
-
Part Time Library Assistant
4 hours ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada York Region District School Board Part timePeace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 5,900 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region.Savanna School i s seeking candidates who enjoy working in a student-focused and collaborative environment. We invite applications for...
-
Cleaner
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada Calgary Public Library Full time**Job Summary**: Bringing Calgary Public Library’s strategic plan to life, the Casual Labourer provides a range of light-duty cleaning services that help to positively shape employee and user experiences. This position is responsible for providing clean and sanitized Library spaces. The Casual Labourer helps to provide an overall positive Library member...
-
Information Specialist, Libraries
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time**Position Overview** **LCR Learning** within **Libraries & Cultural Resources** is currently seeking a Full-time Regular **Information Specialist.** The position reports to the Learner Support Librarian, Learning Commons and provides library reference, circulation, information, technology support, and general instruction for the University community and...
-
Digital Project Administrator
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada Calgary Public Library Full time**Job Summary** Bringing Calgary Public Library’s strategic plan to life, the Digital Project Administrator supports the redevelopment of the Library’s intranet (SharePoint) and maintenance of the Library’s public website, calgarylibrary.ca. This position is responsible for developing, editing, and updating intranet content improving Library staff’s...
-
Librarian - Giuffre Family and Nicholls Family
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada Calgary Public Library Full time**Job Summary**: **Responsibilities and Activities**: - The Librarian contributes to the success of the Library and its impact in the community through a wide range of responsibilities and activities. - 1. Shape a Positive User Experience- keeping up to date with current trends to identify program and service needs for the community - coordinating,...
-
Delivery Driver
3 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada Calgary Public Library Full time**Job Summary** **This is a substitute/on-call position. Substitute employees accept available shifts to cover absences and leaves within the Delivery Driver team. Available shifts include weekdays and weekends.** **The hourly rate for this position is $23.9462 per hour plus an additional 17% in lieu of benefits.** Bringing Calgary Public Library’s...
-
Delivery Driver
2 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada Calgary Public Library Full time**Job Summary** Duties include driving a company vehicle in a responsible and professional manner to transport and handle library system materials to all locations including loading, unloading and sorting totes; communicating effectively and respectfully with library staff at all locations; preparing paperwork, and performing light vehicle maintenance to...
-
Collections Distribution Coordinator, Libraries
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time**Position Overview** **Collections **within **Libraries & Cultural Resources** is currently seeking a Full-time Regular **Collections Distribution Coordinator.** The Collections Distribution Coordinator reports to the Manager, Collections in Libraries and Cultural Resources (LCR). The position ensures and coordinates the day to day organization and...
-
Indigenous Librarian
3 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada Calgary Public Library Full time**Job Summary**: Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Service Delivery, the Indigenous Librarian is a key member of the Library's leadership team. The Indigenous Librarian oversees the deployment of service innovations in the Library, particularly those related to the Library's Indigenous Services and Outreach work. Taking a system wide leadership role in actively...
-
Media Content Specialist
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada Calgary Public Library Full time**Job Summary**Reflecting the Library’s commitment to continuous improvement and a sense of belonging, the Media Content Specialist contributes positively to change, working collaboratively in a dynamic and respectful team environment.**Responsibilities and Activities** - The Media Content Specialist contributes to the success of the Library and its impact...
-
Cleaner (Part-time)
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada Calgary Public Library Full timeBringing Calgary Public Library’s strategic plan to life, the Cleaner provides a range of light-duty cleaning services that help to positively shape employee and user experiences. **Shift Schedule**: Thursday - 11:30 - 7:30 (7 hours paid) Friday - 10:00 - 6:00 (7 hours paid) Saturday - 9:00 - 5:00 (7 hours paid Sunday - 9:00 - 5:00 (7 hours...
-
Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time**Description** Libraries and Cultural Resources (LCR) is a leader in the development of innovative information resources and services, locally, nationally and internationally. In a converged environment, it successfully incorporates the resources and services of libraries, institutional and research archives, rare books and special collections, art...
-
Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time**Description** - The University of Calgary (UCalgary), located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations) as well as the Tsuut¿ina First Nation, and the Stoney...
-
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeVacancy for Digital Preservation Librarian, Libraries and Cultural Resources at University of CalgaryDate: 1 April 2025Employment Type: Full-TimeLibraries and Cultural Resources at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Digital Preservation Librarian, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian to facilitate long-term preservation of...
-
Instructor - Library Information Technology
4 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada SAIT Full timeAt SAIT’s **School of Business**, we deliver cutting-edge programs that inspire learners and leaders to take action and get results. We are one of the largest business schools in Western Canada, we put significant stock in all things industry driven, starting with programs delivered by faculty who are experts in the field. We’re proud to be recognized by...
-
Calgary, Canada Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeVacancy for Digital Preservation Librarian, Libraries and Cultural Resources at University of Calgary Date: 1 April 2025 Employment Type: Full-Time Libraries and Cultural Resources at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Digital Preservation Librarian, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian to facilitate long-term preservation of...
-
Office Assistant
3 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada My Education Experience Full time**Overview**: **Responsibilities**: - Greet patients and visitors warmly at the front desk, providing a welcoming environment. - Answer phone calls and assist with scheduling or redirecting inquiries as needed. - Perform basic data entry tasks, ensuring records are updated and accurate. - Assist in organizing and maintaining office supplies and equipment. -...