Graduate Student Research Assistant - Alq - Focas

Centre of Genomics and Policy

Montreal, QC, Canada
Base: $30.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Full-time master of information student at mcgill
Proficiency in french and english languages
Cataloguing and indexing published documents
The role involves preserving and making accessible the histories of underrepresented communities through projects like inventorying book collections and digitizing magazine indexes

Job Summary

  • The role involves preserving and making accessible the histories of underrepresented communities through projects like inventorying book collections and digitizing magazine indexes.
  • Candidates will work independently with a small team to design classification systems and organize outreach activities while adhering to traditional library and archival standards.
  • The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $30.00 for approximately 8 hours per week over two semesters, including mandatory training workshops.

Matching Summary

The role involves preserving and making accessible the histories of underrepresented communities through projects like inventorying book collections and digitizing magazine indexes.

Salary

Base: $30.00/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid internship hours included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-time Master of Information student at McGill
  • Proficiency in French and English languages
  • Cataloguing and indexing published documents
  • Experience with archival standards and procedures
  • Authorization to work legally in Canada

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with LGBTQ+ communities
  • Interest in designing information systems
  • Creativity in responding to community needs
  • Event organization and planning skills
  • Knowledge of born-digital preservation

Key Requirements

  • Must be a 2nd year Master of Information (MISt) student
  • Must be authorized to work in Canada on and off campus
  • Primary field of study in library science with archival component
  • Good written and spoken proficiency in both French and English

Work Rights

Must be authorized to legally work in Canada on and off campus

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