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

November 10, 2025 in Uncategorized

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

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 December 2025.  
  • Enrolled full-time in Western University’s LIS program (minimum of three courses) for the Winter and Summer terms. 
  • Able to work on-site part-time, including evenings and/or weekends, for eight consecutive months.  
  • Interest in gaining hands on experience in library-based project work 

Project Work   

Some examples of the projects that student library assistants work on at the FIMS Graduate Library include design and delivery of library programming, collections development, curating e-book lists, new book lists and displays at the library, virtual reference services, and special collections cataloguing. 

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 Winter term (excluding holidays 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, December 5, 2025 (4 PM EST). Please include an up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae and cover letter outlining your eligibility and highlighting two key interests you have in library project work. 

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 between December 8th and 16th.   

Application Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025 (4 PM EST)