New student assistants are usually given one (1) shift a week to start, but more shifts may be added depending on each student's schedule and availability.
Shifts are typically 3-5 hours in length.
Library management generally gives returning student assistants first choice of shifts for each semester. If gaps in the schedule remain, new students will be interviewed and hired.
In addition to a student's regular weekly shift(s), additional shifts may become available if another student worker requires time off, and/or to accommodate special events, holidays, etc.
Even more shifts are available to students during the fall and winter exam period, when the Library runs "Night Owls" extended hours.
| Sundays | Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9am-1pm General duties |
10am-1:30pm Research Help |
10am-1:30pm Research Help |
10am-1:30pm Research Help |
10am-1:30pm Research Help |
10am-1:30pm Research Help |
9am-1pm General duties |
| 12-5pm General duties |
1:30-5pm Research Help |
1:30-5pm Research Help |
1:30-5pm Research Help |
1:30-5pm Research Help |
1:30-5pm Research Help |
12-5pm General duties |
|
5-10pm |
5-10pm General duties |
5-10pm General duties |
5-10pm General duties |
| Sundays | Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10am-1:30pm |
10am-1:30pm General duties |
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| 12:30-5pm General duties |
3-8pm General duties |
3-8pm General duties |
3-8pm General duties |
3-8pm General duties |
12:30-5pm General duties |
If a student worker will be late for a shift, they should always call the Library right away (902-457-6250) so that staff know when to expect them and do not worry for their safety.
If a student worker is sick or has an emergency and cannot work their scheduled shift, they must contact the Library as soon as possible (902-457-6250 or circdesk@msvu.ca) so that staff do not worry for their safety and can find someone to fill in.
If a student worker wishes to switch shifts or take the day off, they will be responsible for arranging this with their fellow student assistants. Once coverage has been found, contact the Library (902-457-6250 or circdesk@msvu.ca).
Contact information (email addresses and cellphone numbers) are shared with student assistants each semester and updated as needed.