Library Support Worker

Tyndale is a Christian university that prepares leaders for work in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, ministry and the global mission of the church. Tyndale offers fully accredited programs in a wide range of disciplines at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, there are over 1,600 students representing over 90 denominations and 60 ethnic backgrounds and over 13,000 alumni. Founded in 1894, Tyndale is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

POSITION PURPOSE

• The Library Support Worker will assist the Library staff at the circulation desk as well as shelving library materials and working on other library projects. The position will range from 8-25 hours per week, depending on departmental needs and on the student’s current course load.
• Details regarding shifts and hours can be discussed with the manager. Shifts will include mornings, afternoons, evenings and/or Saturdays.
• It is required that student workers work at least one weekday evening per week and one or two Saturdays per semester.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

General Duties

• Accurately shelving and shifting library materials
• Learning library circulation policies
• Serving students and members of the Tyndale community at the circulation desk 
• Answering procedural questions and referring more complex information queries to professional staff
• Cleaning as required
• Assisting with Library digitization projects
• Other duties as required: such as but not limited to downloading, repairs, and processing library items
• Shelf-reading and assisting with collection inventory 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

a) Education 

• High school diploma
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution

b) Experience

• Library experience desirable but not essential.
• Training will be provided.

c) Skills and Abilities 

• Good customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Be able to shelve quickly and accurately 
• Be able to follow established procedures

d) Personal Characteristics

• A positive attitude 
• A dependable self-starter, able to work efficiently with minimum supervision
• Strong customer service orientation
• A keen desire to serve family, church, work and community.  
• A firm commitment to Tyndale’s mission, values, Statement of Faith and Community Standards Statement.

e) Physical and Mental Demands

• Moderate physical effort, e.g. pushing book carts, lifting piles of heavy books (up to 20 kg) 
• Working with standard office equipment (computers, photocopiers, etc.) 
• Must be available to work outside regular business hours 

Hourly Rate: 17.95

How to Apply

External candidates can apply for the position at the External Career Centre. While we thank all those interested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Internal candidates can apply on ADP Workforce Now through the Career Centre. The Career Centre can be accessed through the path Myself > Talent > Career Centre.