Organization Name
Physics Library, University of Toronto
Job Title
Library Assistant (Work Study)
Job Type
Casual
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (In Person)
Posting Date
04/17/2023
Application Deadline
04/28/2023
Job Start Date (Expected):
Between May 1st to May 8th
Compensation
15.90
Target Audience
Current Students
Job Category
Library – Academic
Library – Special
Job Description
The Physics Library (St. George Campus) is looking to hire 2 Library Assistants through UofT’s Work Study Program (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/students/wspublicstudents.htm).
The Physics Library functions to offer research, information and instructional services to undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty associated with the Department of Physics, as well as to the broader University of Toronto community.
The Library Assistant Position:
Hours per week: Minimum 6 to maximum 15 hours (The position officially ends August 14)
Pay rate: $15.90/hour
Regular shifts will be assigned and schedules are designed to accommodate course schedule.
Please note this position will be in-person at the library.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Physics Library is a small departmental library primarily functioning to serve the students, faculty and staff of the Department of Physics. Under the supervision of the Physics and Astronomy Librarian, student library assistants will work with the librarian on special projects and library services.
Core Responsibilities:
• Completing various special projects contributing to the development of the library.
• Responding to basic research questions and providing information about library services and resources.
• Circulation and collection maintenance duties such as checking materials in and out to library users, shelving and shelf-reading.
Special projects may include:
• Quality checking digitized theses to determine online readability.
• Evaluating the contents of the library collection to prepare for renovations.
Key Dates:
Applications will only be open from April 17 to April 28.
Work/training will likely begin in the second or third week of May.
Note:
Please note that due to the large amount of applications, the librarian cannot respond to all applicants with a decision. Only potential candidates will receive a follow-up email.
Required Qualifications
• Available for at least 6 hours per week (Mon – Fri, between 10am to 5pm).
• Adaptable team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with good problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience and/or interest in working in libraries.
• Familiarity with Excel or Sheets.
** Required Summer 2023 Course Load:
Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 0.5 FCE (full course equivalent)
Graduate students must be registered for the summer session
Please include the public link to your posting if available
https://clnx.utoronto.ca/students/wspublicstudents.htm
Application Process
• Search for Physics Library or Job ID 217513
• Submit the required application materials (Resume, Availability Mon – Fri, quick overview of why you are interested in the position). • All applications must be submitted by Friday, April 28, 2023.
