User Services and Fulfillment
Libraries
Position number: 35621
Date posted: July 20, 2026
Library Assistant - LA3 (AESES)
Existing Regular Continuing Full-Time (Budget Funded)
Work schedule:
35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Salary:
$22.33 to $30.89 per hour ($40,640.60 to $56,219.80 per annum)
Expected Start Date
August 29, 2026
For more information please contact: Olatoyosi Adeniran - [email protected]
MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- A library technician’s diploma is required.
- A university education in a related field is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with an Integrated Library System is required.
- Three years of related academic library experience and/or training is required.
- Detailed knowledge of library concepts and procedures required.
- Experience providing circulation and library reference to patrons, preferably in an academic library setting is required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- The ability to provide a high level of customer service to faculty, staff, students and the general public is required.
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to work effectively and accurately in peak periods are required.
- Demonstrated ability to show good judgment is required.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt to change is required.
- Keyboarding skills and demonstrated proficiency in using intermediate features associated with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
- Ability to conduct effective patron reference interviews is required.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply automated and manual procedures is required.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team is required.
- Ability to work in harmony with others is required.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to be proactive required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and to accurately follow both written and verbal English direction is required.
OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Satisfactory work record including attendance and punctuality is required.
- Physically capable of performing the duties as assigned which may include moderate to heavy lifting.
- May be required to work in multiple locations.
- Provides informational and reference services to UML patrons through a variety of mediums including in-person, telephone, email and synchronous online/virtual, referring, as needed, to the appropriate liaison librarian.
- Provides direction and instruction in the access to and use of all types of library collections including print and electronic resources, keeping up-to-date on print and electronic services/resources available.
- Supports the Libraries’ activities and projects related to the preparation of learning and instructional support initiatives including assisting with registrations, preparing and printing materials for sessions, collecting and organizing feedback.
- Supports the Libraries’ activities and projects related to promotion and implementation of programs and services which promote and increase awareness of scholarly communication including preparing subject and repository specific material.
- Provides library tours and orientations to individuals or groups.
- Promotes library resources and services to patrons including informing patrons of new services and resources available.
- Provides all aspects of circulation services to UML patrons as set out in the Libraries’ Circulation Procedures Manual.
- Monitors library and computer equipment in public services areas, assists patrons with use, and handles minor equipment problems. Troubleshoots problems and refers to IST when necessary.
- Collects library activity statistics.
- Supports Functional team as required.
- Provides backup for LA4’s during absences.
- Helps to maintain the physical appearance of the library.
- Serves on library committees as appointed or elected.
- Other duties as assigned.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
