Special Collections Librarian I, University of Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted May 16, 2018
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POSITION: Special Collections Librarian I
DEPARTMENT: Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto Libraries
DATE REQUIRED: July 1, 2018
Are you looking for challenging, meaningful work in a supportive and diverse environment? Are you looking for a career at one of Canada’s top employers? Work where the world comes to think, discover and learn. Consider a career at the University of Toronto.
About the University of Toronto Libraries
The University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) system is the largest academic library in Canada and is consistently ranked among the top-10 research libraries in North America. The system consists of 44 libraries located on three university campuses: St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This array of college libraries, special collections, and specialized libraries and information centres supports the teaching and research requirements of 215 graduate programs, over 60 professional programs, and more than 700 undergraduate degree programs. In addition to more than 12 million print volumes, the library system currently provides access to millions of electronic resources in various forms and over 29,554 linear metres of archival material. More than 150,000 new print volumes are acquired each year. The Libraries’ data centre houses more than 200 servers with a storage capacity of 1.5 petabytes.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Department Head, the Special Collections Librarian works closely with Fisher librarians on assigned tasks. Principal responsibilities include the cataloguing of rare books, ephemera, and modern manuscripts. As a collegial member of the rare books and special collections team, the Special Collections Librarian also assists with reference, outreach, and digital projects. Some weekend and evening hours may be required.
Responsibilities:
- Train in and perform rare book cataloguing
- Catalogue ephemera
- Arrange, describe and process modern manuscripts
- Serve a regular shift on the Fisher Library reference desk
- Participate in outreach activities, seminars, and digital projects
- Other duties as required
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- An accredited degree from a Master’s level program in library and information studies, preferably with a concentration in rare books or archives or an acceptable equivalent
- Demonstrated interest and background in special collections
- Familiarity with standard office, database and ILS software
- Knowledge of rare book and archival/manuscripts cataloguing and/or metadata
- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently to accomplish assigned tasks within stated guidelines and to deadline
- Proven communication and organizational skills
- Discretion and good judgement
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience in an academic library or special collections setting
- Experience in one or more of: reference service, outreach, teaching, digital projects
Salary and Terms of Appointment:
This is a 6-month contract limited term appointment to be hired at the Librarian I level.
NOTE: Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association.
Application Materials Required: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references of which at least two have supervised your work. Please send a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of [Surname, FirstName.SpecCollLib] to Library Human Resources at [email protected]; or to Room 1140, 130 St. George Street, University of Toronto Libraries, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A5; or by fax to (416) 946-5543 by June 13, 2018.
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, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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 [email protected].
The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants but will only contact applicants selected for an interview.
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