Library Assistant, Sexual and Gender Diversity Digital Project

The University of Saskatchewan Library has a large collection of archival and library materials relating to sexual and gender diversity and 2SLGBTQi+ communities. This position will provide crucial support in launching a revamped website highlighting these collections and providing unique research resources.

Primary Purpose: This position focuses on work relating to a new website highlighting the University Library’s 2SLGBTQI+ collections, primarily preparation of resources including a historical timeline; adding curated content to the website, creating metadata records to describe materials from the Neil Richards fonds that have been digitized, and selected digitization of additional materials.

Nature of Work: Reporting to the UASC Operations Manager and working with the Digital Scholarship Coordinator and other staff in the Digital Research Centre (DRC) and University Archives and Special Collections (UASC), the work focuses on the development of a new website through metadata creation and editing, with some digitization. The work is detailed-oriented, with an emphasis on following established standards and processes, and is heavily focused on digital technologies. The position is located in the Murray Library; some remote work may be possible through the USask Alternative Workspace Guidelines.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Prepare and load website content through a content management platform.
• Prepare indexes and related material for loading onto the website through data cleanup, editing, etc.
• Describe previously selected materials through creation of metadata records, including newspaper clippings, periodicals, photographs, textual material, etc.
• Digitize and describe selected new materials.

Education: Post-secondary education completed or in progress. USask student preferred.

Experience:

• Employment experience in a library and/or archives would be an asset
• Experience with archival materials, historical research, or both, would be an asset

 Skills:

• Proficiency working with desktop and Web-based systems
• Ability to use and learn a variety of software and online tools
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work independently
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others in a team environment
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of digitization processes, standards and equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high quality standards

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Laurie Wing ([email protected])

Department: Library

Status: Casual

Employment Group: CUPE 1975

Shift: approximately 12 hours per week to be scheduled within Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30 for 16 weeks

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): casual

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $21.55 – 25.13 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Operational Services

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 3

Posted Date: 1/17/2024

Closing Date: 2/13/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where ‘Yes’ is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver’s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin tendersglobal.net taapwaywin tendersglobal.net tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.