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Work Opportunity in the FIMS Graduate Library (Fall 2025/Winter 2026) 

July 31, 2025 in Uncategorized

Position: Student Library Assistant (SLA) (Multiple openings)

The FIMS Graduate Library is looking for detail-oriented Student Library Assistants to join our team! The successful candidates will contribute to general library operations and focused project work.

We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the vibrant community served by the FIMS Graduate Library and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds and positionalities to apply. We are interested in applications from students who meet the following criteria: 

  • Currently enrolled LIS graduate students who have completed or will complete LIS 9003 by September 2025. 
  • Enrolled full-time in Western University’s LIS program (minimum of three courses) for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 terms. 
  • Able to work on-site part-time, including evenings and/or weekends, for eight consecutive months. 
  • Interested in library-based project work (some examples include social media, educational programming, collections development, website accessibility) 

Skills for Project Work  

Please note: Not all individuals require strengths across all areas; we are looking to build a team with these interests and capacities overall. 

Social Media: 

  • Experience working in Canva and with the Instagram platform 
  • Ability in graphic design 

Collections Development: 

  • Coursework in LIS 9315 Collection Management would be an asset 
  • Familiarity working in Excel 

Programing and Outreach:

  • Special interest or area of knowledge that could be shared with the FIMS community in a workshop format
  • Public speaking skills

Website Accessibility: 

  • Experience with WordPress and web development tools. 
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards, such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). 
  • Coursework in LIS 9733: Web Design and Architecture or LIS 9325: Accessibility and Information Environments would be an asset. 

Expectations: 

  • 3–6 hours per week (3-hour shifts) with consistent weekly assignments, opportunities for additional hours, and flexibility to trade shifts with peers. 
  • One position includes a regular Saturday shift for the Fall term (excluding Thanksgiving and Reading Week), with opportunities to trade the shift when necessary.
  • A mix of public service and project-based responsibilities. 
  • Independent and collaborative assignments, including occasional solo work on-site. 
  • Compensation: $22/hour. 
  • Practical experience and mentorship in library operations and project work. 

How to Apply: Submit your application via email (Attn: Erin Bourgard, Acting Director, FIMS Graduate Library) to fimslib@uwo.ca by Friday, August 15, 2025 (4 PM EST). Please include an up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae and cover letter outlining your eligibility and describing your interest in working at the FIMS Graduate Library. 

We warmly invite international students to apply. To work on campus, you must: 

  • Be enrolled full-time at Western University. 
  • Hold a valid study permit with work conditions. 
  • Have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). 

For assistance with eligibility, consult the Government of Canada’s Who Can Work On Campus? resource or book an appointment with an International Student Advisor at Western. 

Only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and are selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews are anticipated to be scheduled during the last two weeks of August.  

Application Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025 (4 PM EST)