Organization Name
City of Toronto
Job Title
Legal Librarian
Job Type
Full Time (Contract)
Location
Toronto, ON
Posting Date
04/06/2023
Application Deadline
04/20/2023
Compensation
$40.52 – $44.37 Hourly Rate
Target Audience
0–5 Years of Experience
5–10 Years of Experience
Job Category
Other
Job Description
Job ID: 36032
Job Category: Records & Information Management
Division & Section: Legal Services, Legal Administration
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto, M5V 3C6
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (6 months) Vacancy
Hourly Rate: $40.52- $44.37
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 06-Apr-2023 to 20-Apr-2023
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced librarian who is highly motivated, service- oriented and has excellent research skills.
The City of Toronto is seeking a temporary Legal Librarian to join the Legal Services division to provide reference service to the division’s lawyers while also assisting with the maintenance of internal legal information resources.
Reporting to the Head Librarian, the Legal Librarian will provide research and reference assistance to lawyers, articling students and other staff in the Legal Services division:
Main Responsibilities:
- Provides research and reference service for lawyers, articling students and other Legal Division staff.
- Catalogues and classifies library materials using an integrated library system, including original cataloguing.
- Evaluates and analyzes Division’s library/information needs and resources and makes recommendations to the Head Librarian for methods to improve access to such resources.
- Liaises with the Information Technology (IT) staff to ensure the proper functioning of the electronic library resources used by the Library.
- Oversees invoice reconciliation of library accounts performed. Liaises with publishers and internal accounting group concerning invoices.
- Helps to maintain library databases. Oversees input of data in accordance with Library procedures.
- Makes recommendations regarding the design, implementation and maintenance of library systems to facilitate access to legal information
- Provides training to staff in using legal resources, including library resources and legal online search services.
- Conducts tours and provides orientation sessions for lawyers, articling students and other Legal Division staff.
- Identifies issues associated with the provision of reference service and works with the Head Librarian to implement the Library’s reference, research and training programs.
- Assists and advises researchers in the use of research tools and records, and makes materials available.
Key Qualifications:
- Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
- Post-secondary education in Library Science, Information Studies, or a related discipline and/or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Considerable experience working in a legal library environment, using integrated library systems, such as Soutron, Inmagic, or Sirsi.
- Experience conducting research using legal databases, including Lexis Advance Quicklaw, WestlawNextCanada, CanLII, Hein Online, and other library or legal research databases.
You must also have:
- Strong knowledge/understanding of specialized concepts, principles and methods of Library Science.
- Familiarity with searching City of Toronto by-laws and City Council reports.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite and legal research software
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work within an environment of continuous learning.
- Ability to plan, organize and manage work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and provide assistance others as needed.
- Sound judgement in public and personnel relations.
NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:
City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City’s Internal Job Posting Portal.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
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https://jobs.toronto.ca/job-invite/36032/
Application Process
https://jobs.toronto.ca/job-invite/36032/
