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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.

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Posting No. 17

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

    Required qualifications

    Current University of Toronto graduate student with:
    - Familiarity with online accessibility and the AODA
    - Familiarity with HTML and web content editing tools (i.e. Drupal)
    - Strong written and verbal communication skills
    - Strong service orientation and user-centred approach
    - Good initiative and capacity for self-directed learning

    Preferred qualifications:
    - Experience or familiarity with user experience concepts, including usability and accessibility testing

  5. Duties:

    Based in Robarts Library, Information and Technology Services Department, and reporting to the Curator of Digital Experience Librarian in Information and Technology Services, the Web Accessibility GSLA will conduct accessibility testing of existing and in-development online library services, assist content creators in AODA compliance, and support the maintenance of web accessibility guidelines and best practices.

    Duties may include:

    - Initial training on the accessibility audit workflow
    - Supporting web content creators in the creation of accessible content
    - Conducting accessibility audits on selected library services
    - Analyzing and documenting audit findings
    - Working with ITS staff to remediate web accessibility issues (web content editing)
    - Editing web accessibility guidelines and best practices for UTL staff
    - Research on automation for Web Accessibility auditing.

    Please note: The position will be based in Robarts Library.

    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:
    ~ 15 hrs /week between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday
  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 19, 2022

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

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