Student Project Assistant - Arctic and Circumpolar collections
About The Position
The Student Project Assistant for the Arctic and Circumpolar collections Digitization project, under the supervision of the Digitization administrator, provides assistance with digitization of Print books and Archival material and ensures the completeness and accuracy of digitized materials. This collection consists primarily of printed books from the Lande Inuit Collection with some possible additions from polar expeditions with maps and illustrations. The assistant position will use a variety of scanning equipment, perform quality control on scanned items, handle rare material, enter data, and maintain a project spreadsheet. The role requires authorization to work in Canada and willingness to work in Quebec. McGill University is an English-language institution, and the level of English required for this position is assessed at level 3 on a scale of 0-4.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Minimal or No Related Experience
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Willing to work in the province of Quebec
- English communication skills (verbal and written) at level 3 on a scale of 0-4.
Responsibilities
- Provides assistance with digitization of Print books and Archival material.
- Ensures the completeness and accuracy of digitized materials.
- Uses a variety of scanning equipment.
- Performs quality control on scanned items.
- Handles rare material.
- Enters data and maintains a project spreadsheet.
Benefits
- McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.
- Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
