As part of our institutional commitment to accessible research outputs, and under the co-supervision of the Librarian, Scholarly Communication, and the Manager of EDI in Research, this position will:
- Create a database of RRU researchers’ research outputs over the last 5 years
- Review and collate accessibility standards of publishers
- Compile a report on accessibility in relation to research outputs, including accessibility standards and initiatives for different publishers, repositories, and knowledge sharing tools.
- Develop a report on ways to support accessibility in institutional research outputs
This project can be used to meet a student’s required coursework.
Royal Roads University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome applicants from marginalized group including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Job Requirements
The student should demonstrate that they are:
- capable of managing a project with multiple sources and outputs
- capable of working independently
- capable of exercising professional judgment
- enrolled in an ALA-accredited program in library and information studies
- familiar with the scholarly publishing/research output ecosystem, including the use of bibliographic tools such as Scopus and OpenAlex
- skilled at the use of Excel
- able to communicate clearly in writing
Additional Information
This is a casual, on-call position from June 2025 to August 2025. The hourly rate is $34.92. Due to its limited term nature, this position is not eligible for enrolment in the University’s Benefits Plan, but you will be provided with 4% in lieu of vacation. Royal Roads University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, you will need to be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the employment contract. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us directly at human.resources@royalroads.ca attention: Abbi Rogers or 250-391-2600 extension 4408 so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process. ALL COMPETITIONS WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 P.M. ON THE DATE OF CLOSING