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Posting No. 59

  1. Position:
    Graduate Library Assistant (GSLA)
  2. Department:
    East Asian Library
  3. Period of Employment:
    October 2026 - April 30, 2027
  4. Qualifications:

    • Current graduate student at the University of Toronto

    • Preference will be given to students with academic or professional interests in East Asian Studies, Information Studies, Book History, Architecture, Art History, preservation and conservation, material culture, or related fields

    • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to perform detailed work efficiently and accurately

    • Good organizational and communication skills

    • Ability to follow detailed instructions and work carefully with rare and fragile library materials

    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively with library staff

    • Strong commitment to the values of equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility

    • A track record of good work performance and attendance

  5. Duties:

    The primary responsibility of this position is to support the preservation of the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library's rare book collection.

    Working under the supervision of East Asian Library staff and in collaboration with the University of Toronto Libraries’ Bindery Unit, the GSLA will:

    • Assist Bindery Unit staff with preservation work on East Asian rare books
    • Handle rare and fragile library materials carefully in accordance with established preservation procedures
    • Construct custom enclosures for rare and fragile materials according to technical instructions and procedures provided by Bindery Unit staff
    • Perform other related duties as assigned

    NOTES:
    • The successful applicant will be required to work on-site (campus)

    • The selection process for eligible and qualified candidates will include an interview, a test or exercise, and reference checks

  6. Hours per Week:
    15 hours per week, scheduled Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 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..

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Applications for this position will be accepted until October 06, 2026

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

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