Thank you to all those who applied for the Student Assistant position. Due to the influx of applicants, only those who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
Whether you didn't get the position this time or you were late to apply, we encourage you to keep an eye out for future employment opportunities here or by visiting the King's Student Job page.
King’s Library is hiring Part-Time Student Assistants to manage the Circulation Desk on evenings and weekends. With mandatory, paid training on Sunday, September 8th, regular shifts will begin Monday, September 9th, 2024. Shift assignments will remain consistent throughout the Fall Term, with a reassessment based on class schedules for the Winter Term. Student Assistants are responsible for organizing coverage of their shifts when not available, exceptions only made in emergency situations.
This is for current King’s College students only, and priority is given to students returning for their second year or above.
Student Assistants are responsible for:
Successful applicants will be approachable, reliable, able to work under their own initiative and have good communication and time management skills. They will be familiar with the processes and purpose of the King’s Library and have experience working with the public. Experience with filing, shelving, scanning and copying projects is considered an asset.
Student Assistant schedules are set for the length of the semester. There will be a paid training session on September 8th, with regular shifts to begin September 9th until the Holiday Break in December. The schedule for circulation desk shifts is determined each term based on the course schedule and availability of all Student Assistants.
There will be times when Student Assistants are asked to fill in, back up or switch shifts with other Student Assistants when necessary; the candidates would preferably have some flexibility for evening and weekend coverage.
The applicant must be available for a minimum of two 3-hour shifts per week. Shifts are outlined in the availability sheet attached.
The base pay rate is minimum wage + $0.50.
Applicants must submit:
Please send applications to circulation@ukings.ca.
Applications can also be dropped off in person at the King’s Library Circulation Desk.
We are accepting applications until 9:00am, Monday, August 19th, 2024.
Visit: King’s Library Circulation Desk
Email: circulation@ukings.ca
Call: 902-422-1271 ext. 171
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
The University of King’s College is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage and welcome those who would contribute to the diversification of our staff and faculty including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Our librarians are specialists who provide collections development, instruction, and research support for university programs and the wider King's community. Librarians all hold a master's degree in the applied disciplines of library, information or archival science, in addition to other credentials, relevant skills and experience.
Working to give patrons a seamless experience, Library Technicians are often the first point-of-contact for library users and are here to provide circulation, reference, and access services. They have a range of backgrounds and education, and are graduates of library technician diploma programs.
Access to the library on evenings and weekends is only possible through the dedication of our Student Staff. They run the circulation desk and perform clerical duties, as well as take on the role of building monitor so that patrons can continue to use the space beyond the Librarians' 9 to 5. Any questions or services that are beyond the scope of what can be provided by the students will be passed along to our permanent staff as soon as they're next available, but don't hesitate to check with our Student Staff first! They're trained to help provide most circulation and research duties.
If you're looking to contact the Library as a whole rather than an individual member of staff, you can reach us at:
Email: library@ukings.ca
Circulation Desk Phone: 902-422-1271 ext. 171
BA (Mount Allison), MLIS (Dalhousie)
After completing her BA in English and History at Mount Allison University, Tracy graduated from Dalhousie with a Master of Library and Information Studies in 1995. She has held a number of positions in the Nova Scotia Natural Sciences/Natural Resources Library in Halifax, including Head Librarian.
tracy.lenfesty@ukings.ca
902-422-1271 ext. 119
BA (Vind), MSc (Drexel)
The expert on all of the Library's collections, with particular emphasis on the Rare and Special Collections.
patricia.chalmers@ukings.ca
902-422-1271 ext. 174
MA (Simmons)
Max Fleischman earned his Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from Simmons College, and has previously worked in library systems and technical services at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Manitoba, and the Nova Scotia Provincial Library. He is also on the faculty at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, where he teaches piano.
max.fleischman@ukings.ca
Library Technician & Head of Access Services
Michael completed his Bachelor of Arts at Saint Mary’s University with a focus on History and completed the Library and Information Technology program at NSCC. Michael likes talking a little bit about history and a lot about Liverpool FC.
michael.jozsa@ukings.ca
Library Technician & Interlibrary Loans
Andy graduated from NSCC’s Library and Information Technology Program in 2023 with the Highest Recognition Award for academic achievement and support for her peers. She has a passion for making library resources accessible to all, and believes that the only bad questions are the ones that aren’t asked. Outside of her work at King’s Library, Andy keeps busy with volunteer work, gardening and baking.
andy.curry@ukings.ca
Archives Assistant
BA (Vind)
Cassandra graduated from King's in May 2023 with a Combined Honours in English and History, with a minor in Early Modern Studies. She is now in the process of completing a Master of Information from Dalhousie. Her master's thesis focuses on community archives, belonging, and deindustrialization in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. She is happy to talk about Beat poetry or old horror movies.