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.

QU A LIFICATIONS :

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