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About the Role

This role supports the delivery of library and information services to Health Unit staff and clients, offering practical learning opportunities in library and information science. The position involves participation in library operations, reference and literature search support, information management, and the creation and curation of the Health Unit’s digital institutional archive in 2027.

Responsibilities

Supports the development of the MLHU’s digital institutional archive (DIA).
Assists with the identification, review, and organization of physical and digital records for potential inclusion in the DIA.
Participates in the digitization, processing, organization, description, and uploading of archival materials.
Assists in developing and applying metadata structures, descriptive practices, and documentation standards for archival materials.
Assists in preparing job aids, inventories, descriptive records, and other tools that support accessing archival materials.
Supports conducting environmental scans and background research related to archival practices, digital preservation approaches, and repository solutions.
Assists with documenting archive development and maintenance policy, procedures, protocols, processes and recommendations.
Collaborates with internal interest holders to support archive development activities.
Assists in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of library collections and resources.
Supports cataloguing, indexing, collection maintenance, and resource organization activities.
Assists with literature searches, information requests, environmental scans, and evidence gathering activities.
Supports the preparation of bibliographies, literature summaries, resource guides, and other information products.
Assists library users in accessing library resources, collections, databases, and services.
Assists with inter-library loan administration and records management activities.
Supports the monitoring and organization of current awareness resources.
Contributes to a positive work environment and collaborates with others.
Contributes to personal learning and professional development by seeking opportunities to apply academic knowledge and develop skills.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at Western University and participating in an approved co-operative education placement.
Coursework in information organization, cataloguing, metadata, archives, records management, information retrieval, research methods, or related areas is preferred.
Previous library, archival, information management, research, or customer service experience obtained through employment, volunteer activities, academic projects, or practicum placements are considered assets.
Knowledge of library and information science principles and software, such as information organization, database searching (e.g., CINAHL), reference services, and metadata, as appropriate to the educational level of an MLIS student.
Demonstrated ability to organize information accurately, maintain attention to detail, manage multiple assignments, and meet established timelines.
Ability to work collaboratively, accept direction and feedback, and willingness to learn new processes, technologies, and professional practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Lists) and standard office software is considered an asset.
Communication proficiency (written and verbal) in French and/or any other language is highly desirable.
Accommodations are available, upon request, to support potential applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Skills

Information organization
Cataloguing
Metadata
Archives
Records management
Information retrieval
Research methods
Database searching (e.g., CINAHL)
Reference services
Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Lists)
Standard office software

Location

London Ontario

Work Type

Temporary
Co-operative education placement

Experience Level

MLIS Student

Education Level

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

Salary/Compensations

$23.00 hourly

About the Company

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment.
We encourage applications from equity-seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
Please see www.healthunit.com for further information about our programs and services.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve.
Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process.
When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential.
Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.