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Hiring Unit: Teaching & Learning (Nahum Gelber Law Library)

Job Title: Student Library Services Assistant - Office Assistant A

Building: Nahum Gelber Law Library

Reports to: Head Librarian

Hour of work: 10 hours

Hourly Rate: $15.85

Classification: AMUSE A 

Duration: January 6, 2025– May 3, 2025

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Head Librarian or Head Library Clerk, the student assists with the delivery of Library services during peak periods. Duties include circulating materials of various formats, answering basic inquiries from users, preparing items for circulation, participate in shifting projects and contributing to the processing and organizing of library materials. May be required to open and/or close the library and perform emergency evacuation procedures. Performs other supplementary tasks as assigned.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to clearly transmit and receive information. Must be user-focused and service-oriented. Demonstrated ability to cope with physical requirements: handling, carrying and lifting of library materials. Previous library or similar experience preferred. English: spoken, read and written. French: spoken and read. 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.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma Minimal or No Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE A) $15.85

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2024-12-18

Position End Date:

2025-05-03

Deadline to Apply:

2025-01-10

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.