Student Library Services Assistant

Original job posting

The student assistant will support library operations by circulating materials, answering user inquiries, and assisting with the organization of library collections. Responsibilities also include opening or closing the service desk and performing emergency evacuation procedures as needed.

Job details

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). *** The position is open to McGill undergraduate students only. Preference for McGill students eligible for Work Study will be given. Please indicate your faculty and program, your current year and expected graduation date, and include the confirmation of eligibility when applying.*** Hiring Unit: Humanities and Social Sciences Library Number of openings: 3 Hourly rate: $16.70 Duration: 13 weeks Position Summary: Under the direction of a library staff member, the student assists with the delivery of Library services during peak periods. Duties include circulating materials of various formats, answering basic inquiries from users, and contributing to the processing and organizing of library materials. Must be available on weekends. Must be available to work the same hours every week. May be required to open and/or close the service desk and perform emergency evacuation procedures. May be required to walk between buildings. Performs other supplementary tasks as assigned. Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to clearly transmit and receive information. Must be user-focused and service-oriented. Demonstrated ability to cope with physical requirements: handling, carrying and lifting of library materials. Previous library or similar experience preferred. English: spoken, read and written. French: spoken and read. McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (3) on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here. Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma Minimal or No Related Experience Hourly Salary: (AMUSE A) $16.70 Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 12 (Part time) Position Start Date: 2026-08-24 Position End Date: 2026-12-24 Deadline to Apply: 2026-09-11 This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement. McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

The student assistant will support library operations by circulating materials, answering user inquiries, and assisting with the organization of library collections. Responsibilities also include opening or closing the service desk and performing emergency evacuation procedures as needed.

Requirements

Applicants must be current McGill undergraduate students with demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to handle physical tasks like lifting library materials. Proficiency in English is required, and candidates must be available to work consistent weekend hours.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Customer service
• Library services
• Physical handling
• Emergency procedures
• English proficiency
• French proficiency
• Employment Equity
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Service
• Emergency Evacuation
• English Language
• French Language
• Library Services
• Social Sciences
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Education
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Student Library Assistant
• Library Assistant / Technician
• Library Clerks
• Library Assistants, Clerical