Saint Mary’s University

Date Posted: June 21, 2024

Posting Deadline: July 5, 2024

Department: Access Services, Patrick Power Library

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time, Evening Supervisor

Group Affiliation: Bargaining Unit 179, Group 5 ($40,713- $46,728 annually)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Library Clerk IV to join our Access Services, Patrick Power Library team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• On-site parking
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Access Services, the Library Clerk IV will:

• Provide service to library patrons at the Circulation Services Desk.
• Co-ordinate, train, direct and assign the work of evening part-time student assistants. Monitor progress and performance.
• Schedule desk shifts and replacement staff as required.
• Handle and rectify patron complaints, system malfunctions, and employee performance/behavior irregularities as evening supervisor.
• Close the library.
• Interact with the Cataloguing and Metadata Systems staff to resolve problems relating to bibliographic records in the database, create New Book displays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Hours of Work

• Fall and Winter Sessions: Sun-Thu, 3:30pm-11:30pm
• Spring and Summer sessions: Mon-Fri, 1:30pm-9:30pm
• Intersessions: Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm
• Overtime, evenings/weekends/holidays possible.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Library Clerk IV you will have:

• Library and Information Technician (LIT) Diploma and minimum one-year related experience or;
• High School graduation and minimum two (2) year's related Library experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of MS Office, internet browsers and e-mail application.
• Good working knowledge of an academic library and its resources.
• Experience with an integrated library system an asset.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]