Part-Time Student Librarian

University Canada West; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent post-secondary institution in Vancouver is seeking a Part-time Student Librarian to provide reference services and develop instructional resources. Ideal candidates are current MLIS students with strong communication skills. The flexible role offers hours between 9 am to 9 pm, focused on evenings and weekends. This position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a busy academic library environment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are imperative.
• Experience working with the public, preferably in an academic library.
• Flexibility and willingness to assume different assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt reference services to library patrons in person, via email, or Teams.
• Develop online reference and instructional resources.
• Provide classroom instruction on research skills.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Experience with electronic resources

Education

Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS)

Job description

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University Canada West provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$25.00 / hr - CA$25.00 / hr

• This position is open only to current Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) students.
• This position is open only to current Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) students.

Employment Category : Casual, Permanent

Location : Vancouver, BC (On-site)

Reports To : Manager, Library & Learning Commons

Application Requirement : Cover Letter

Primary Purpose

University Canada West is a business and technology-focused, independent post-secondary institution, modeled after special purpose teaching universities. The University has two campuses : West Pender and Vancouver House and its population of international and domestic students is growing substantially. Our mission is to deliver programs that provide students with the applied and theoretical basis for success in the workplace and future academic endeavors. The library team is expanding rapidly so if you are a student librarian with a strong record of collaboration, we would love to have you join our team!

This position is open to all students who are qualified to work in Canada and have completed their Program’s core courses. Students who seek to gain experience in teaching, instructional design, and reference services in a busy academic library setting will find this role particularly interesting.

The role consists of 2 shifts Monday-Sunday (hours can range between 9 am-9 pm, with a specific focus on evenings and weekends).

Specific Responsibilities

The Part-time Student Librarian will, at various times, be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support UCW's business objectives, mission, and purpose :

Provide prompt and thorough reference services to all the library patrons in person, via email, or through MS Teams.

Depending on the interest of the candidate, AskAway training may be available.

Develop online reference and instructional resources.

Provide classroom instruction on topics related to research skills, information literacy, and citation / plagiarism / academic integrity.

Circulation duties : checking in / out materials, handling holds / fines, etc.

Work with the other librarians on various library projects.

Develop a sound understanding of all aspects of a small academic library (collection development, instruction, technical services, electronic resources management, providing AskAway services) according to own interest.

Position Requirements

Experience working with the public (previous work experience in an academic library is a plus), warm and calm demeanor.

Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are imperative.

Flexibility and willingness to assume different assignments.

A good track record of learning and mastering new electronic resources.

Some experience in web page creation / maintenance is a plus.

Please indicate in your cover letter how you are meeting the above requirements.

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