Microfiches and microfilms collection Assessment Assistant

McGill University•Montreal, QC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is exclusively available to McGill graduate students. The student will be responsible for assessing the microfiches and microfilms collection housed in the Islamic Studies Library. Duties will include identifying individual titles, authors and original copies of the manuscripts reproduced, checking for duplicates (in any format) in the library catalogue, assessing if worth adding to the collection (in collaboration with Head librarian), and collating bibliographic information of materials identified as valuable in an excel spreadsheet.

Requirements

Knowledge of either Arabic, Persian or Urdu a requirement.
Proficiency with the Library catalogue.
Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to clearly transmit and receive information.
English: spoken, read and written.
French: read.
Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec.
High School Diploma
Minimal or No Related Experience

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of the Islamic manuscripts culture and heritage literature an asset.

Responsibilities

Sort and order microfiches and microfilms
Identify titles, authors, and the origin of manuscripts reproduced
Check for duplication within the microfiches and microfilms collection as well as in the larger ISL collection in all formats
In consultation with Head Librarian, determine materials for discard and materials for integration to the collection
Provide bibliographical description of materials that will be added to the collection in a spreadsheet