Who We Are Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do. The SFU Library's Access Services department is the Library's point of first contact with library patrons and also maintains and organizes the physical books and equipment for lending to students, faculty and staff. It is a large team of continuing staff as well as temporary student workers. Provides library loans services at SFU Library's Public Service Spaces by: recording loans and returns of Library circulating materials; and, responding to patron phone and in person counter queries while continuously maintaining patron privacy and confidentiality. Provides library loans services in the Access Services Spaces and Stacks Maintenance by: collecting, filing, discharging, sorting and shelving in-house books and materials; and assisting with the direction and coordination of the work of temporary staff.



investigates violations of the library security systems; and helps to evacuate the building during emergencies. 40 wpm typing with a high degree of accuracy. ~ Ability to use word processing and database applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Outlook) at a basic level. ~ Good knowledge of Library of Congress classification system. ~ Valuable knowledge of Library Loans procedures and terminology. ~ Basic knowledge of general Library procedures and terminology. ~ Excellent customer service skills. ~ Ability to push heavily loaded book trucks. ~ Ability to work weekends and/or evening hours.

We offer
temporary employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338): Days/hours of work are Tuesday to Friday 8:45am to 4:15pm, Saturday 9:45am to 5:15pm. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

📌 Library Assistant (Burnaby)
🏢 SFU group
📍 Burnaby