Reference Librarian (Summer) - Naval Marine Archive: The Canadian Collection

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Reference Librarian (Summer)

Kingston
  • City City: Picton, ON
  • Rate of Pay Rate of Pay: Hourly
  • Rate of Pay Amount / Range Rate of Pay Amount / Range: $17.60
  • Positions Available Positions Available: 1
  • Type Type: Full Time
  • Duration Duration: Seasonal
  • Avg. Hours/Week Avg. Hours/Week: 35 hrs
  • Schedule Schedule: Days
  • Education Education: College

The Naval Marine Archive - The Canadian Collection is a totally unique library, archive and cultural collection of over 350,000 publicly catalogued items. Our holdings constitute the largest grouping of naval and marine titles in a single building anywhere in Canada, augmented with a growing number of aviation titles.

We are seeking a Reference Librarian to join our team. This is an eight weeks of summer time position. You can learn more about The Naval Marine Archive by visiting our websiteTraining to be provided for learning relevant skills.

Eligibility: To be considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be a full-time student during the current academic year
  • Be returning as a full-time student in the next academic year
  • Be a Canadian citizen, as required under the conditions of the Government of Canada Summer Student Grant

Tasks:

  • Create metadata for digital, archival and library collections (approximately 350,00 items)
  • Creating records involving digitization
  • Production of management information for the collection development through subject knowledge, including MARC, Z3950
  • Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) which goes directly online
  • Organize the collections for public access
  • Maintenance and care of collections through Koha library software
  • Assisting with programs for younger children

Requirements:

  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Digital skills
  • Numeracy
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical skills

How to apply:

Please apply with your resume by email, or dropping it off in person. To apply via email please send the application to the following email id baa@navalmarinearchive.com

Phone: 613-476-1177


Application Instructions

Please apply by emailing baa@navalmarinearchive.com.

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