Acquisitions Student Library Assistant

6 months ago


London, Canada Western University Full time

**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 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.

**This position is expected to be filled internally by reappointment.

**Responsibilities**:
Please note this position requires a commitment of an average of 10 hours a week.
- Assisting staff in Content Management, Discovery, and Access with routine tasks receiving and preparing library materials for discovery and use.
- Assisting staff in Content Management, Discovery, and Access in special projects relating but not limited to library inventory and accessibility.
- Assisting with Collections Maintenance activities, including shelving and shifting of materials as directed.

**Qualifications**

**Education**:

- Must be a full-time student at Western (enrolled in minimum 3.5 courses) and retain full-time student status for the duration of this appointment or be a current student returning to full-time studies in the fall

**Experience**:

- Previous work experience in a similar role
- Customer service experience

**Skills, Abilities & Expertise**:

- Physical ability to handle library materials including heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs., extensive reaching, standing, sitting, carrying, kneeling, bending, squatting, pushing and pulling.
- Basic understanding of library terminology.
- Written and verbal communication skills 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 an assigned schedule.
- Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail.
- Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western’s policies and procedures.
- Computer skills with Microsoft Office, 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 multi-task, prioritize and organize a fluctuating workload.
- 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**:
Additionally, applicants must fill out the PDF document located at:
*To avoid any technical issues, please save the form to your drive and then complete it*

**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.



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