Student Library Services Assistant

McGill University; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a part-time student assistant at the Marvin Duchow Music Library. This position is restricted to McGill University students.

Under supervision, the student will circulate materials, answer basic inquiries, prepare audio/video equipment for circulation, and assist with processing and organizing library materials. Weekend availability is required; the start date is 2026-09-06 and the end date 2026-12-23. The role is 12 hours per week at $16.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of music and music materials.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be user-focused and service-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Circulate materials of various formats.
• Answer basic inquiries from users.
• Prepare audio/video equipment for circulation.
• Contribute to processing and organizing library materials.
• May be required to open/close the library and perform evacuation procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Music knowledge

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

RESTRICTED TO MCGILL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Hiring Unit

Marvin Duchow Music Library

Hour of work

12 hours/week

Duration

13 week

Position Summary

Under the direction of a library staff member, 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 audio/video equipment for circulation, and contributing to the processing and organizing of library materials. Must be available on weekends. 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

• Excellent knowledge of music and music materials, preferably with some formal training.
• Knowledge of music score and recording formats and familiarity with audio and video equipment.
• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Minimal or No Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE A) $16.70

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

12 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-09-06

Position End Date:

2026-12-23

Deadline to Apply:

2026-09-04

Employment Equity and Diversity

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, [e-mail].

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