Library Student Jobs

The closing date for this posting has passed.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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 utlhr@utoronto.ca.

Posting No. 7

  1. Position:
    Graduate Library Assistant (GSLA)
  2. Department:
    Map and Data Library
  3. Period of Employment:
    September 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
  4. Qualifications:

    University of Toronto graduate student with knowledge of GIS/geospatial/numerical data, and related tools and techniques. Ability to deal effectively with the public and other staff. Technical writing skills are essential. Knowledge of qualitative data analysis or data visualization would be an asset. Demonstrated good attendance and performance record. Good oral and written English communication skills. Comfortable using communication tools such as Slack, Zoom, and/or MS Teams.

  5. Duties:

    Assists Map & Data Library staff in helping users with data and GIS questions and issues, including as part of instruction support. Writes technical documentation describing the use of data sources and software in the Map & Data Library. Maintains and updates web pages to assist users in locating and accessing data and technology. Assists with special GIS and/or data projects. Other related duties as assigned.

    Note: A successful applicant will be required to work in-person (on campus).

    Please note that during the pandemic, the University continues to monitor public health guidelines as they relate to libraries and work closely with the University’s Environmental Health and Safety Office and other campus officials. As such, hours cannot be guaranteed if public health and university health and safety guidelines limit access to libraries and buildings

  6. Hours per Week:
    10-15
  7. Hourly Rate:
    $26.53, $27.32

University of Toronto Students interested in applying for this position must submit their applications via the Student Job Site available at https://studentjobs.library.utoronto.ca..

The Student Job Site is available at: //studentjobs.library.utoronto.ca/.

Applications for this position will be accepted until August 16, 2022

This position is in the CUPE Local 1230 - Student Casual Bargaining Unit

3148