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The Opportunity
Under the supervision of the Information Literacy and Instructional Development Librarians, the Library Assistant IV assists in the development and delivery of information literacy services to the university community. (70%)
Under the supervision of the Reference and Research Librarian, the Library Assistant IV provides reference service to university patrons and the general public; instructs library users in the use of library resources. (30%)
Group affiliation for this position is with the Bargaining Unit 79. The position is evaluated at a Group 7 (salary scale $44,346 - 54,207). The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
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What you'll need
Qualifications
To be the successful Library Assistant IV, you will possess a University degree and Library and Information Technology (LIT) Diploma and a minimum of 2 (two) years of directly related work experience. Additional requirements include excellent attention to detail and accuracy, good working knowledge of an academic library and its resources, strong organizational skills, ability to function independently and as part of a team, and familiarity with computer applications in libraries, including applications such as LibGuides.
We're looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.
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Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Please visit https://www.smu.ca/about/work-at-smu.html to reference the job posting and description and click on "Apply through CareerBeacon" to submit your application or click on "Apply Now" on CareerBeacon.
Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
The position will be posted on August 5, 2022 and applications should be received no later than 4:30pm on August 19, 2022. No telephone calls please.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed here on the Saint Mary's University Human Resources website
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Preference will also be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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