Job Description

Date Posted: 03/10/2023
Req ID: 30178
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Physics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00003849

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.

The Department of Physics is part of a dynamic academic community offering programs and courses to undergraduate and graduate students. We provide a comprehensive set of fundamental tools that can be brought to bear on many problems across a variety of fields. With world-class laboratories and outstanding faculty, the department fosters an in-depth understanding of an extremely diverse array of systems. Situated in the heart of downtown Toronto, our department is affiliated with various departments, institutes and research organizations, providing a broad network for our staff and students.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Librarian, the incumbent will provide general assistance to library patrons, will be responsible for stack and collection maintenance; all circulation functions; keeping current with circulation procedures and guidelines; selected acquisition duties; maintaining various library records and statistics. Work will be done in a highly automated environment. In the absence of the librarian, the library technician will be responsible for the opening and closing of the library, and providing general library supervision.

This is a part time postion at 55% FTE and the hiring rate will be pro-rated to relfect the 55% FTE.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing detailed information to users regarding library rules, guidelines and procedures
• Searching catalogue records for material availability
• Retrieving, compiling and filing borrowing and lending requests
• Coordinating inter-library loans and deliveries
• Verifying that course materials are available for loan
• Directing the activities of casual staff

Essential Qualifications:

• College Diploma (2 years) in a related field or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years recent and relevant experience in a library environment, participating in circulation activities, administering loans and providing general library operations support.
• Experience maintaining library records and statistics, and generating reports.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, email, databases, and Ex-Libris ALMA
• Familiarity with Library of Congress classification system
• Familiarity with online circulation and resource sharing systems (e.g. Ex-Libris ALMA).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated strong customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attentional to detail

Assets (Nonessential):

• Ability to lift boxes of books, journals, etc. (up to 10 kg).
• Flexibility in workingtime, may be required to work until 6:00 pm.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Responsible

Closing Date: 03/21/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Continuing
Schedule: Part-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 07 -- $53,222 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $68,063. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Library Services
Recruiter: Ann Yang

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.

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

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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