Public Services Assistant – Shared Services

About the role

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Public Services Assistant to support shared library services across Koerner Library, Law Library, David Lam Management Research Library and the Canaccord Learning Commons. This full‑time position works on‑site and involves a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Perform circulation duties such as checking out, renewing, and returning library materials and equipment.
• Handle patron inquiries, process fines, and manage borrower accounts.
• Assist with collections processing, barcode updates, and stacks maintenance.
• Maintain the appearance and safety of library facilities.
• Coordinate student assistant activities and respond to emergencies during solo evening/weekend shifts.

Required profile

• Ability to work flexible hours, including opening, closing, evenings and weekends.
• Strong customer‑service orientation for interacting with students, faculty, staff and the public.
• Effective communication with internal teams and external service providers.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary ranging from $4,281 to $4,386 CAD.
• Opportunities to work across multiple library environments.
• Supportive, diverse workplace committed to equity and inclusion.