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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 :

Assets (Nonessential) :

To be successful in this role you will be :

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.

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 http : / / uoft.me / UP .

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca .

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