Saint Mary’s University

As the Library Clerk III, duties include but are not limited to:

• Organizing and processing donations and other uncatalogued books that lie outside the normal new book workflow.
• Determining if donated and other uncatalogued books are currently owned by the library.
• Organizing books by subject and passing those unique to the library onto collection liaisons for further inspection.
• Receiving withdrawn materials and performing database maintenance to remove record of ownership.
• Organizing and processing all withdraws and other discards for shipping to charity or recycle/disposal.
• Performing physical processing for newly received materials such as standing order/added volume titles and loose leaf updates, identify stamping, labelling, and adding security strips as required.
• Entering and editing descriptive Dublin Core metadata for digital objects located in the university's institutional repository according to international standards and internal policies.
• Collaborating with the departmental Library Assistant IV to determine correct descriptive metadata for various digital objects such as photographs, manuscripts, institutional records etc.
• Collaborating with the institutional repository committee to maintain high standards and organize effective workflows.
• Creating and maintaining a MS Excel spreadsheet to document departmental activity.
• Maintaining electronic copies of several departmental policy and procedures manuals using MS Word and MS Excel as necessary.
• Compiling and maintaining records related to donated materials.
• Attending staff meetings and training sessions.
• Liaising with librarians and staff, assists in training of students.

To be the successful Library Clerk III you will possess a Library & Information Technology (LIT) Diploma and a minimum of six (6) months related experience. You demonstrate strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to function independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational skills, extensive knowledge of MS Office, internet browsers and e-mail applications and a good working knowledge of an academic library and its resources will ensure your success in this position. Experience with an integrated library systems will be considered an asset.

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 by visiting www.smu.ca/employment and use our online application system through CareerBeacon. Select the position you are interested in and apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Please include the names of three professional references. No telephone calls please.

Competition Opens: October 19, 2018 Competition Closes: October 26, 2018

Saint Mary's University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary's University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Saint Mary's University thanks all applicants for applying. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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