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Posting No. 54

  1. Position:
    Student Library Assistant (SLA)
  2. Department:
    Bora Laskin Law Library
  3. Period of Employment:
    Sept 5, 2023 - April 30, 2024
  4. Qualifications:

    Must be available to work 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Monday-Friday. No other shifts available for this posting. Must be a University of Toronto student. Work will be performed onsite at BOTH the Music Library and the Bora Laskin Law library, each day. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Previous experience in circulation services and customer service are assets. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively, in person and on the telephone, with the public and other staff. Experience with the LC Library of Congress classification system is an asset. Demonstrated good work performance, attendance and punctuality.

  5. Duties:

    All work must be performed onsite at BOTH the Bora Laskin Law library (5-6pm) and the Music Library (6-7pm). Under general supervision, will assist patrons at the Service Desk with checking in and signing out materials, processing fines, basic troubleshooting of library equipment, and responding to patron inquiries. Responsible for shelving books, shelf-reading, shifting collections, scanning and other project work as assigned. Some heavy lifting may be required. Will perform clerical functions such as filing, opening and sorting mail, check-in new material, and assist in record-keeping, with general duties as assigned.

  6. Hours per Week:
    10 (5 at the Music Library and 5 at the Bora Laskin Library)
  7. Hourly Rate:
    $18.07, $18.61, $19.36, $20.07, $20.83

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..

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Applications for this position will be accepted until September 07, 2023

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

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