Library Access Services Assistant

4 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

**Schedule**
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

**Education Level**
Bachelor's Degree

**Career Level**
Requires a minimum of 1 year relevant experience

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Responsible for obtaining and creating course materials in accessible formats for students with disabilities. Monitor and oversee the day-to-day operation of the accessible lab space in the Library and provide assistance to users in the lab.

**Respresentative Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Monitor and oversee the day-to-day operation of the lab space.
- Assist users with assistive technology devices and services offered through the lab.
- Create alternate format materials (tagged pdf’s, mp4’s, accessible word documents, braille) for students with disabilities.
- Obtain or create captions or described video for media content used in courses.
- Coordinate access to textbooks requested by ASL Interpreters.
- Guide and provide information to library student assistants when preparing course materials in alternative formats for students with disabilities.
- Search various databases for information pertaining to alternative format materials.
- Circulate equipment and materials from accessibility spaces on campus.
- Refer requests to appropriate internal and external sources.
- Maintain current knowledge of trends and issues in library accessibility services.
- Liaise and partner with others to develop marketing and social media materials.
- Provide back-up support to team members relating to accessibility services and support in the Library.

**Supervision**:

- Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures for short term staff (may include staffing for short-term needs).

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field
- Requires a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

**What McMaster has to Offer**:
In addition to joining a Top Ranked University, McMaster offers a very competitive Total Compensation Package that includes, but not limited to:

- Employer Paid benefits such as Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance.
- Progressive paid annual vacation plan.
- Training, coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Employee tuition assistance for continuous development and education.
- Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning.

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

**Vaccination Policy Statement**

The University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all employees, students, volunteers and visitors. The University’s Vaccination Policy-COVID-19 Requirements for Employees and Students (the “Vaccination Policy”), requires all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground. While the Vaccination Policy is currently paused, it may resume quickly and on short notice, as informed by public health advice and direction. Should it become necessary in future to resume the Policy, all community members will need to demonstrate compliance at that time. Successful applicants in those positions that work in host hospitals or other healthcare sites that have active vaccination mandates in place will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment. The University will continue to follow the guidance of public health organizations to define fully vaccinated status.

**Hybrid Work Language**

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