Job Title

Casual Library Aide - Copyright Office Support

Requisition #

X00001.224

Job Type

Hourly (for Casual)

Union

MRSA

Classification

Position End Date (if applicable)

4/30/2024

Location:

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

Posting

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 36 majors.

Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

Housed in Riddell Library and Learning Centre, the Mount Royal University (MRU) Library is an integral part of the MRU academic experience. The services, facilities, programming, and expertise available in the Library support innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship across campus.

The Library includes the Archives and Special Collections, and a range of specialized and technology-enriched teaching and learning spaces, including information literacy classrooms, a Maker Studio, audio production rooms, and a range of visualization, simulation and immersive spaces.

MRU Library seeks a casual staff member to assist with Copyright Office projects and resource development. The Library Aide - Copyright Office Support will support the development of the Copyright Literacy Strategy, assist in the development of copyright education and communication resources, assist with the implementation of copyright initiatives, and perform other project work as required. The successful candidate will work closely with the Copyright Advisor who provides education, training, and operational leadership to the University community on matters relating to the intersection of copyright and education.

The successful candidate will possess a high attention to detail as well as awareness of information design principles as they apply to communicating complex concepts in education and libraries. Knowledge of copyright and other intellectual property law is not a requirement, however the successful candidate will learn more about how these laws integrate into a post-secondary environment through their work in this role. A strong disciplinary background including upper-level coursework in communications (or a related discipline such as humanities, education, or business) is required. An understanding of research, information-seeking, and information organization is a strong asset.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and good judgement, the ability to clearly and positively communicate complex concepts in education and libraries, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

This role is a casual, limited term position with an end date of April 30, 2024. This position includes an average of approximately 14 hours of work per week over the 2024 Winter semester. Scheduling is flexible and may be arranged around course schedules making this an excellent opportunity for a student.

MRU supports full immunization as the best way to protect yourself and our campus community and strongly recommends vaccination against COVID-19.

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Closing Date: December 1, 2023

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name, Requisition Number.pdf (ex. Smith, Coordinator, 999999.pdf).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment athttps:// www. cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.

If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on the accommodation request.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Mount Royal University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to fostering diversity as a source of excellence, intellectual and cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, faculty and their scholarship including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual or gender identity, ethnic, national or socio-economic background, religion or age.