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Posting No. 2

  1. Position:
    Graduate Library Assistant (GSLA)
  2. Department:
    Gerstein Science Info Centre
  3. Period of Employment:
    September 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
  4. Qualifications:

    1. Current or incoming University of Toronto Graduate Student in the iSchool with those in the Library and Information Science concentration preferred
    2. Demonstrated strong customer service orientation
    3. Highly reliable and able to commit to working consistent shifts
    4. Must value equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
    5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and without direct supervision
    7. An interest in health sciences librarianship, including a willingness and commitment to learn issues important to health science librarianship
    8. Demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible, self-motivated, and take initiative on projects
    9. Experience with, or willingness to learn about providing reference services virtually and in-person

  5. Duties:

    The Gerstein Science Information Centre is Canada’s largest health sciences library and the second largest library in the University of Toronto Libraries system. Gerstein librarians and staff serve health sciences faculties and departments at the University, including medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and public health, among others.

    In this position, you will work collaboratively within the Gerstein Library team to create a welcoming and user-centered experience by staffing our Virtual Reference Desk, chat reference services, and by participating in library projects and initiatives. You will have the opportunity to develop unique skills and knowledge required for working in health sciences libraries.

    As a member of the Gerstein Library team, you will have responsibilities such as:

    Delivering high-quality assistance to our patrons through Gerstein’s virtual and chat reference services

    Assisting users with health science specific questions, such as database searching, reference management, and other troubleshooting

    Designing and creating educational materials including tutorial videos, interactive modules and other learning objects

    Assisting with the delivery of information literacy instruction

    Assisting with collection management projects

    Updating or creating research guides using LibGuides

    Supporting outreach and library programming such as the Gerstein Garden & Seed Library, the Positivity Wall, and the UnStudy Spot

    Completing other special project work as assigned

  6. Hours per Week:
    Approximately 10 hours per week Existing Vacancy: YES
  7. Hourly Rate:
    $31 , $31.91

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 11, 2026

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

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