Student Project Assistant

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Hiring Unit:
Rare Books & Special Collections
Position Summary:
Under the direction of a Library staff member, Student Project Assistant performs a range of duties including but not limited to: move and shelve library materials; provide access to library records (i.e. edit, create, and load records); data entry; prepare and organize materials for circulation and/or off-site storage; other duties as assigned. Training and orientation will be provided. All duties to be completed on-site, in Rare Books and Special Collections, McLennan Library Building.
Hours of work:

30 hours per week (est.).  It is understood that the work schedule will be based on availability and the needs of the unit. Hours of work will be established by the supervisor and there is no guarantee of a pre-determined schedule, or a minimum number of hours of work

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Attention to detail
Comfortable lifting boxes onto shelves; working in a sometimes dusty environment

English: spoken, written and read. French: spoken and read is an asset. McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. Other languages an asset.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.