Part-time Student Librarian

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

**Employment Category**:Casual, Permanent

**Location**:Vancouver, BC (On-site)

**Reports To**:Manager, Library & Learning Commons

**Application Requirement**:Cover Letter

**Primary Purpose**

University Canada West is a business and technology-focused, independent post-secondary institution, modeled after special purpose teaching universities. The University has two campuses: West Pender and Vancouver House and its population of international and domestic students is growing substantially. Our mission is to deliver programs that provide students with the applied and theoretical basis for success in the workplace and future academic endeavors. The library team is expanding rapidly so if you are a student librarian with a strong record of collaboration, we would love to have you join our team

This position is open to all students who are qualified to work in Canada and have completed their Program’s core courses. Students who seek to gain experience in teaching, instructional design, and reference services in a busy academic library setting will find this role particularly interesting.

The role consists of 2 shifts Monday-Sunday (hours can range between 9 am-9 pm, with a specific focus on evenings and weekends).

**Specific Responsibilities**

The Part-time Student Librarian will, at various times, be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support UCW's business objectives, mission, and purpose:

- Develop online reference and instructional resources.
- Provide classroom instruction on topics related to research skills, information literacy, and citation/plagiarism/academic integrity.
- Circulation duties: checking in/out materials, handling holds/fines, etc.
- Work with the other librarians on various library projects.Develop a sound understanding of all aspects of a small academic library (collection development, instruction, technical services, electronic resources management, providing AskAway services) according to own interest.**Position Requirements**
- Experience working with the public (previous work experience in an academic library is a plus), warm and calm demeanor.
- Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are imperative.
- Flexibility and willingness to assume different assignments.
- A good track record of learning and mastering new electronic resources.Some experience in web page creation/maintenance is a plus.Please indicate in your cover letter how you are meeting the above requirements.

  • Undergraduate Liaison Librarian

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

    **Position Job Title**:Undergraduate Liaison Librarian **Location**:University Canada West (UCW) - Vancouver House **Reports To**:Manager of the Library and Learning Commons **About University Canada West**: University Canada West is an innovative business and technology-oriented, dynamic, and growing institution that was founded in 2005. Based in...

  • University Librarian

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Emily Carr University of Art + Design Full time

    **Job Title** - University Librarian**Permanent Full-Time Excluded Position** **8:30am to 4:30pm / Monday to Friday** **Grade 15 ($118,853 to $158,470 per annum)** - Emily Carr University of Art + Design is a school of students, faculty, thinkers and makers unlike any other. Established in 1925, we are the only specialized, accredited, public,...

  • Outreach and Engagement Librarian

    7 days ago

    North Vancouver, Canada Capilano University Full time

    **Competition Number** - F18766P **Position Title** - Outreach and Engagement Librarian **Employee Group** - Faculty **Position Status** - Regular Full-Time **Position Type** - Librarian **Special Appointee** **Others please specify** **Workload Amount** - 8 **Department** - Library **Additional Notes** **Location** - North Vancouver **Working...

  • Librarian

    7 days ago

    North Vancouver, Canada Adler University Full time

    Under the general guidance of the University Librarian, the Vancouver Campus Librarian oversees the campus library and coordinates planning, implementation, and problem-solving for all Vancouver branch library functions. Key areas of responsibility include reference services, library user and information literacy instruction, access services including...

  • Electronic Resources and Assessment Librarian

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

    Position Title**:Electronic Resources and Assessment Librarian** Location**:UCW Vancouver House** Reports to**:Manager, Library & Learning Commons** **Primary Purpose** University Canada West is a business and technology focused, independent post-secondary institution, modeled after special purpose teaching universities. The University has two campuses:...

  • Librarian

    5 days ago

    Vancouver, BC VB J, Canada Adler University Full time

    Under the general guidance of the University Librarian, the Vancouver Campus Librarian oversees the campus library and coordinates planning, implementation, and problem-solving for all Vancouver branch library functions.Key areas of responsibility include reference services, library user and information literacy instruction, access services including...

  • Electronic Resources + Discovery Librarian

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Emily Carr University of Art + Design Full time

    **Job Title** - Electronic Resources + Discovery Librarian**Rank** - Assistant Professor**Tenure Information** - Tenure Track**Job Summary** - **Electronic Resources + Discovery Librarian**. Situated on unceded, traditional and ancestral xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səḻ ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil‐Waututh)...

  • Learning Services Librarian

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Academic Job Category Faculty Bargaining Job Title Learning Services Librarian (Term) Department UBC Library I Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (Rochelle Mazar) Posting End Date October 2, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date November 2, 2026 This is a 12-month leave replacement...

  • Library Assistant

    5 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada LaSalle College Vancouver Full time

    LaSalle College Vancouver is part of the LCI Education Network which is present on 5 continents and has 23 post-secondary campuses and approximately 3,000 employees who support more than 17,000 students worldwide each year. From one country to the next, LCI Education favors the harmonization of its programs, which makes for greater flexibility, better...

  • Digital Access Librarian

    2 weeks ago

    West Vancouver, Canada District of West Vancouver Full time

    **_Temporary, Full-Time_**: **_ (Internal Posting)_**: The West Vancouver Memorial Library is well known as an innovative and award-winning library that prioritizes inclusion, a learning culture, organizational integrity, and enhancing community through our programs, services, and relationships. Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the...