Cataloguing, Research and Resource Services Library Assistant

Date Posted: 02/18/2025
Req ID: 41697
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ctr of Criminology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057658

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies (CrimSL) is a research and teaching unit whose faculty and studentsstudy crime, order and security from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and theoretical approaches. We offer an undergraduate program as well as graduate programs for masters and doctoral students, providing a solid foundation for understanding aspects of crime, justice and the processes of social order and disorder. With various backgrounds in sociology, history, law, psychology, philosophy and political science, our faculty are engaged in Canadian and international criminological research.

Reporting to the Librarian, the Cataloguing, Research and Resource Services Library Assistant will be responsible for cataloguing, and maintaining the library catalog. The incumbent will provide reference and research assistants to students, and faculty and will assist in the creation of guides, displays and exhibits. Other major duties will include shelving, technical services, downloading of records, copy cataloging, supporting the circulation desk, preparing periodicals for binding, and assisting librarian with social media updates. Additionally, the incumbent will assist with weeding, curating and organizing the library’s monographs, periodicals and rare books in preparation for a move to Woodsworth College in 2027. Other clerical tasks and library projects will be assigned as needed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching and recommending appropriate resources and materials to students, faculty and researchers
• Interpreting and applying issues of copy right rules and regulations on the use of collection materials
• Applying established standards when weeding records and/or material
• Identifying, and researching collections to be included in monthly displays, exhibitions and social media
• Creating and updating catalogue records for new and existing collections
• Applying established standards when cataloguing materials

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years of recent and related experience in a post-secondary, public oracademic library or corporate environment providing front-line information and referenceservices
• Experience cataloguing using an automated cataloguing system
• Experience assisting users in finding information using a variety of resources, such as library catalogues, library course and subject guides, electronic databases, and internet sources
• Experience editing content for brochures, newsletters, websites and/or handbooks
• Intermediate skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to take initiative
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Assets (Nonessential):

• A two years Library Diploma is an asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Self-directed
• Team player

Note:

This role is not currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines,including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 02/26/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 10 -- $70,844. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $90,595. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Library Services

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.