Job Description

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Student Navigator: 15 h per week. Scheduled hours will cover all hours of opening, and may include evenings and weekends

Hourly Rate: $15.35

Reports to: Library Supervisor

Hiring Unit: User Services - Schulich Library of Physical Science, Life Sciences, and Engineering

Position Summary:

Providing assistance in navigating the Library and McGill websites as well as providing basic support in the use of technology located in the branch library (computers, scanners, printers, etc.)

Shelving and service point support

Ensuring appropriate guidelines are followed in relation to the use of the facilities

Serving as representatives of the Library at various events, lead tours and engage in other outreach activities

Performing bibliographic searches and locating relevant library items

Photocopying, scanning and transmitting documents

Carrying out collection maintenance tasks: vacuuming of materials, assessing the condition of items, boxing, wrapping, tying up, and performing basic repairs

Changing deficient barcodes and call number labels

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (3) on a scale of 0-4. Other languages an asset. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with minimal supervision, willingness to learn, seek clarification as necessary. Good computer skills and the ability to troubleshoot problems with printers and scanners. Previous experience in a customer service or instruction/training role 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

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

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