Library Clerk, Circulation – Casual

Cape Breton University is seeking applicants interested in joining the Library and Cultural Resources team as a Library Clerk, Circulation. This position will be on a casual basis.

The CBU Library is the primary academic information and research resource for Cape Breton University. The Library promotes learning, supports teaching, and enhances scholarly research, and creative activities by building collections and providing expert services and innovative access to information.

The successful candidate will provide public service at the Circulation Desk. Shifts will consist of primarily evening and weekend shifts.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide circulation services to all library patrons including registering patrons
• Check materials in and out, collect fines, and place holds, etc.
• Book rooms;
• Assist patrons with microform readers/printers;
• Evaluate questions that should be referred to the Reference Librarian;
• Responsible for receiving cash for fines, debit cards, interlibrary loans, computer, and microfilm printing;
• Check security violations and maintain log at Circulation Desk;
• Assist patrons with Reserves and Serials database and book seminar rooms;
• Check patron blocks and suspensions;
• Add conversion on the fly books to database;
• Respond to questions and may provide guidance to student shelvers;
• Perform opening and closing procedures for the Library;
• Maintain confidentiality around student records;
• Other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of work experience in position involving public service. Library experience an asset.
• Working knowledge of searchable databases, web-based tools, spreadsheets, e- mail.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with attention to detail, usually under pressure, with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of library automated system (Alma, Integrated Library System) would be an asset.

Applicants may submit their resume and cover letter, along with three references to Amanda McNeil@ at Amanda_McNeil@cbu.ca no later than November 7th, 2025

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

Cape Breton University

Human Resources Dept.

HumanResources@cbu.ca

1250 Grand Lake Road,

Sydney, NS B1M 1A2