Access Services Assistant, Vaughan Memorial Library

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Acadia is looking to fill a half-time role for the Access Services Assistant position in the Vaughan Memorial Library. This is a 9-month term limited term position.

The Vaughan Memorial Library is committed to supporting study, research, and intellectual growth and to promoting a habit of critical inquiry and a love of learning. Library services are offered to provide the highest standard of programs, services, and resources in support of learning, teaching, research and scholarly communication. The Access Services Assistant is key to keeping the library open and providing front line customer service to our Library patrons which include students, faculty, staff and off-campus guests/community members.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Access desk coverage - providing and/or facilitating access to Library resources both online and in-house (including the Reserves collection, Media collection, and Interlibrary Loan materials); receiving payment for bills; handling study room bookings; and updating and recording changes in users' Library account information.
• Reference Service - answering reference and Access questions received in person at the Desk and by phone or email and referring where appropriate.
• Security - closing of the library, including checking the entire building periodically during non-business hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays); monitoring the security gate at the main entrance/exit of the library, and contacting Acadia Safety and Security regarding building problems, sick or injured students, shuttle service, and emergencies.
• Equipment - assisting and trouble-shooting equipment.
• Orientation, training, and supervision of student assistant.

• The preferred candidate will possess a Library Technician Diploma; however, a combination of related training and work experience may also be considered. A bachelor's degree would be an asset.
• We are seeking a candidate who has proven experience delivering a high level of client service and demonstrated ability to think clearly and resolve issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative environment are required.
• Applicants must be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with library operations and the related computer programs would be an asset.
• Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule which may at times include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Familiarity with Acadia's campus, as well as its academic and administrative procedures, would be an asset.

For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at [email protected]

Acadia University, located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, is one of Canada's leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For more than 185 years, Acadia has been providing students with a transformative learning environment that supports their success in life and career. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadia's faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a strong commitment to our students by delivering an exceptional post-secondary experience. As a staff member, you will be part of a community where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas are valued.

Acadia is situated in the Town of Wolfville in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley - just one hour from the city of Halifax. Wolfville offers residents an outstanding quality of life, including an affordable cost of living, vibrant dining experiences, abundant recreation, and a welcoming sense of community. It is is one of the fastest-growing communities in the province, where people find the perfect mix of small-town charm and urban energy. It's a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit.

To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca.

TO APPLY: Internal candidates (members of SEIU Local 2) must apply by July 30, 2026. Applications from external candidates are also encouraged; however, consideration is dependent upon result of internal competition. To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references. Internal candidates (members of SEIU Local 2) should also upload a job posting application form.

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.

The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected]