Library Assistant (Teaching and Learning) - Jobs in London, ON

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Classification & Regular HoursHours per Week: 35Salary Grade: Level MPlease note, this position is a temporary full-time contract opportunity with an expected end date of June 16, 2023, covering a leave of absence. Secondments are welcome.About WesternSince 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.About UsWestern Libraries provides the library and archival expertise and infrastructure – information resources, technology, people, and spaces – required to cultivate and mobilize knowledge, and accelerate excellence in teaching, research and scholarship.ResponsibilitiesThe Library Assistant (Teaching and Learning) provides support for the development, delivery, and implementation of an information literacy program to support the curricular, co-curricular and academic activities of Western. The role supports Librarians in the design and delivery of effective face-to-face, e-learning and blended learning experiences, including support for the creation of a variety of learning objects. The Library Assistant (Teaching and Learning) also coordinates logistics of events and orientations, provides reference assistance to library users, and participates in Western Libraries committees and working groups as required.QualificationsEducation:

• 3-year university bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• More than 1 year and up to and including 2 years’ experience working in an academic library setting, demonstrating library resources and services to individuals and groups
• Experience providing reference services in an academic library setting, or similar

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to identify and understand customer needs, and provide appropriate solutions to meet these needs
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to plan and organize work so that all tasks are performed efficiently
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of a team to achieve unit goals
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience, with a demonstrated ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to use and demonstrate a variety of library resources, including Libguides and instructional software and the Library catalogue and online databases.
• Intermediate computer skills using a variety of software, including Internet browsers, Microsoft Office (including creation of spreadsheets with use of formulae) and content management software.
• Attention to detail and accuracy to ensure seamless access to teaching and learning resources with the ability to analyze and synthesize sizeable amounts of detail/data
• Library expertise including familiarity with Library of Congress classification system
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule (evening and weekend hours) to accommodate Western Libraries’ events and activities

Union StatementWestern welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the universitys policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.Western Values DiversityThe University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.Please Note:Effective September 7, 2021, all employees and visitors to campus are required to comply with Westerns COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.This position is covering a leave of absence.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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