Graduate Student Research Assistant - Agq - Focas

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Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Hourly: $30.00; total hours: 198 hours over fall +...
Fully remote
Full-time master of information student at mcgill university
Authorized to legally work in canada
Excellent writing skills in french or english
The Research Assistant will create descriptive records for selected archival fonds following the Rules for Archival Description (RAD)

Job Summary

  • The Research Assistant will create descriptive records for selected archival fonds following the Rules for Archival Description (RAD).
  • The role involves indexing fonds and thematic files using controlled vocabulary to enhance discoverability for the public.
  • Students will gain firsthand experience with community-based archives and the specificities of the LGBTQ2S+ community context.

Matching Summary

The Research Assistant will create descriptive records for selected archival fonds following the Rules for Archival Description (RAD).

Salary

Hourly: $30.00; Total hours: 198 hours over Fall and Winter semesters; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-time Master of Information student at McGill University
  • Authorized to legally work in Canada
  • Excellent writing skills in French or English

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with the LGBTQ+ community
  • Interest in community sector and archival history
  • Curiosity, initiative, and resourcefulness

Key Requirements

  • Must be a 2nd year Master of Information (MISt) student
  • Legal authorization to work in Canada on and off campus
  • Strong reading comprehension in both French and English

Work Rights

Must be authorized to legally work in Canada

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