Student Library Services Assistant

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.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (q3) on a scale of 0-4 . For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here .