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Resource Sharing Assistant I
@ University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
University of Victoria is hiring a Resource Sharing Assistant I in the Stacks Management team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Access Services and Advanced Fulfillment. The work covers library collections maintenance, processing physical materials, assisting users, and large-scale weeding and shifting projects. The posting requires at least 2 years of similar post-secondary or library experience and states that the role includes varied daytime, evening and weekend shifts.
Responsibilities:
- Routine library collections maintenance and processing of physical materials
- Assisting users in locating materials and services
- Large-scale weeding, discarding and shifting projects
- Supporting other library units with collections-based tasks
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years in a similar post-secondary, library or institutional role
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Customer service experience and strong communication
- Computer and software proficiency
- Physical endurance to move materials and stand most of shift
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- 2026-11-05
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- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 22 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
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University of Victoria
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| Company size | 5001-10000 |
| Headquarters | Victoria |
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Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Access Services and Advanced Fulfillment, this position works within the Stacks Management team to accomplish daily workflows including routine library collections maintenance; all processing of physical materials; assisting other library units with departmental and collections-based tasks; assisting users with locating material and services; and large-scale weeding discarding and shifting projects. The Resource Sharing Assistant I position will become familiar with various equipment, library databases, integrated library systems (e.g., Alma), scanning equipment, creating PDFs, and using productivity software. This position contributes to a supportive and collegial team environment in which communication, prioritization, and team-based projects are of the highest priority.
This is a physically demanding position which requires moving items approximately 10kg (22lbs) throughout the building and accessing materials at various heights. This position may be required to work varied daytime, evening, and weekend shifts to complete time-sensitive projects with hard deadlines.
Job Requirements
Experience:
This position requires a level of education, training and experience equivalent to a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar position in a post-secondary, library or institutional environment. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing the principles of truth, reconciliation and respect, equity diversity and inclusion, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with effective attention to detail and time management
- Knowledge of library bibliographic records; familiarity with searching different libraries' catalogues to locate materials, assess holdings, and identify lending policies is an asset
- Contributes to a collegial and collaborative team culture by communicating in a productive, solutions-oriented, and neutral manner
- Demonstrated experience in providing customer service
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with all members of the university community and the public while respecting confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
- Computer and software proficiency (Microsoft Office suite, web tools, Excel, databases)
- Ability to organize and complete work assignments accurately and on-time while balancing competing demands
- Physical endurance and ability to move library materials and remain on your feet for majority of your shift.
Specialized Knowledge/Education:
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent. Some post-secondary education is preferred.
- Experience working with Library of Congress classification system is an asset
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