Manitoba Library Association

Classification: (Archival Processor) Library Assistant 2

Dept./Faculty: Archives & Special Collections, Libraries

Type of Position: Existing budget funded Sessional*

Hours of Work: Variable**

Wage or Salary: $14.66 - $17.99 per hour + 6% vacation pay

Start Date: As soon as possible

Probation or Trial Period: 420 hours worked

Applications to be received by: 4:00 p.m., January 5, 2004

Qualifications:

High school completion or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Post-secondary education with a major in History desired; a library technician's certificate plus one year of library experience or a library technician's diploma desired.

Exposure to office routines as well as two years of related academic library experience and/or training required. Experience with microcomputer applications, including Word and the Libraries' online system, required; experience with EAD and XMetal desired. Archival experience, including RAD, desired. Familiarity with archival concepts desired; familiarity with library concepts and procedures is an asset.

Familiarity with the University and its administrative functions is an asset. Basic keyboard skills required. Proven research skills required. Demonstrated ability to learn and apply automated and manual procedures essential. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, essential. Ability to work in harmony with others required. Demonstrated good judgement in effectively applying standard archival practices required. Ability to work on own initiative and with little supervision required. Demonstrated organizational ability required. Satisfactory work record, including attendance and punctuality, required.

Representative Duties:

1. Draft descriptive entries and administrative histories or biographical notes.
2. Enter RAD descriptions into SAIN/MAIN.
3. Employ EAD to enter finding aids onto the Web.
4. Appraisal and selection of materials from the collection.
5. Arrangement of the selected materials.
6. Conduct background research related to the collection being processed.
7. Data entry of descriptive entries.
8. Preventative conservation treatment, ie. refolding and reboxing collection.
9. Confer with supervising staff on decisions related to processing of collection.
10. Other duties as assigned or required.

*This position is subject to Seasonal layoff.
**Hours of work are variable, 0 - 35 hours per week.

Department Contact Information:

Email enquiries: shelley_sweeney@umanitoba.ca

Return Applications to:

Libraries Administration
Room 156, Elizabeth Dafoe Library
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2

Applicationforms are available to download and print on your own computer. Please read the Application Proceduresbefore applying for a position.

The University welcomes diversity in the work place, and encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. International students registered in degree programs are eligible to apply for full- or part-time short term employment.

The University appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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