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

March 16, 2026 in Uncategorized

Position: Student Library Assistant (SLA) (Two 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.

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 May 2026. 
  • Able to work on-site part-time, including evenings and/or weekends. 
  • Availability for the Summer and Winter 2026 terms is preferred.

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.

How to Apply: Submit your application via email (Attn: Erin Bourgard, Acting Director, FIMS Graduate Library) to fimslib@uwo.ca by Monday, March 30th, 2026 (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 in early April.  

Application Deadline: Monday, March 30th, 2026 (4 PM EST)