Library Assistant, Circulation (Casual)

• Location: CBU
• Deadline: July 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Cape Breton University is currently accepting applications for a casual role as a Library Assistant, Circulation within the Department of Library and Culture Resources .

The CBU Library is the primary academic information and research resource for Cape Breton University. The Library promotes learning, supports teaching, and enhances scholarly research, and creative activities by building collections and providing expert services and innovative access to information. The successful candidate will provide public service at the Circulation Desk. Shifts will consist of primarily evening and weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide circulation services to all library patrons including registering patrons, checking materials in/ out, collect fines, place holds, assist with space/equipment bookings, etc.
• Assist patrons printing/scanning/photocopying;
• Check patron blocks and suspensions;
• Responsible for receiving cash and debit/credit payments;
• Assist patrons with Reserves and Serials databases;
• Evaluate questions that should be referred to the Reference Librarian;
• Add conversion on the fly books to database;
• Respond to questions and may provide guidance to student shelvers;
• Perform opening and closing procedures for the Library;
• Check security violations and maintain log at Circulation Desk;
• Maintain confidentiality around student records;
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Three years of work experience in position involving public service. Library experience an asset.
• Working knowledge of searchable databases, web-based tools, spreadsheets, email.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with attention to detail, usually under pressure, with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of library automated system (Alma, Integrated Library System) would be an asset.

Applicants may submit their resume and cover letter, along with three references to Vidumini Morugama (***email_hidden***) no later than July 17, 2026.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalized community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

Cape Breton University

Human Resources Dept.

[email protected]

1250 Grand Lake Road,

Sydney, NS B1M 1A2

Unama’ki espi-kina’matno’kuom etek Mi’kma’ki, wla na no’kamanaq aq maqamikewminu mena’qiknmuetuk.

Cape Breton University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw People.