Student Library Assistant - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Western Libraries (WL) provides the library and archival expertise and infrastructure - information resources, technology, people, and spaces - required to cultivate and mobilize knowledge, and accelerate excellence in teaching, research and scholarship.

Responsibilities:

- preparing box, file and/or item listings;
- entering descriptive data and other types metadata into spreadsheets or databases;
- checking potential or new donations against existing holdings;
- physically processing archival documents (flattening, removing clips/staples, re-boxing/re-foldering);
- preparing various types of materials for digitization;
- scanning archival or administrative documents, rare books, maps, or photographs;
- reviewing digitized content for completeness/accuracy;
- undertaking basic preservation work, including re-housing materials in specialized enclosures or encapsulating individual items;
- re-filing and/or re-shelving archival documents, rare books, maps, air photos, or other items;
- assisting with public programming and outreach projects, including supporting social media and/or video preparation;
- assisting with public services by performing limited directional or basic reference duties; and/or

other related duties as assigned.- Transcribing metadata and editing and uploading digital files.

Qualifications

Education:

Must be a fulltime student at Western (enrolled in minimum 3.5 courses) and retain fulltime student status for the duration of this appointment or be a student returning to fulltime studies in the fall
Enrolment in or completion of one or more archivesrelated graduate courses is an asset

Experience:

Experience with office productivity software, specifically MS Word and Excel, required
Experience with archives management, records management or geospatial software an asset
Experience handling archival, cartographic, rare book and/or other special collections items an asset
Experience with document or book scanning an asset
Previous archives, map or rare book work experience an asset
Introductory knowledge of one or more library or archives metadata standards (e.g. Dublin Core, XML, RAD)
Customer service or social media experience an asset

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Physical ability to handle archival materials, maps, and rare books, which will include heavy lifting of boxes weighing up to 20 kg., periodic reaching, standing, sitting, carrying, kneeling, bending, squatting, pushing and pulling
Basic understanding of archives, records management and library terminology
Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to express ideas clearly and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule
Ability to follow processes, practices and instructions accurately
Ability to complete assigned work with high attention to detail
Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western's policies and procedures
Ability to multitask and maintain an organized work environment
Computer skills with Microsoft Office and file management software, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required
Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
Ability to prioritize and organize a fluctuating work load
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable

How to Apply
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Why Western?:
Background Checks:

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.