Information & Loans Technician

Req ID: 36638
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Library
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00011790Description:

About us:

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential.

Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.

This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.

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 40 libraries located on three University campuses: St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough that together provide access to more than 12 million print volumes, millions of electronic resources in various formats, and almost 30,000 linear metres of archival materials. The Libraries’ data centre houses more than 200 servers with a storage capacity of 1.5 petabytes.

The U of T Mississauga Library (UTM Library), located in the award-winning Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre (HMALC), is a leading, world-class Library committed to providing students with an open and collaborative environment – one that embeds rich information and technology resources, integrates expert services into a dynamic and imaginative experience, and inspires and facilitates learning. The UTM Library offers inspiring study and research spaces, a dedicated team of Librarians and Library staff, and a suite of public, instruction and research support services that support faculty, staff and students.

Your opportunity:

The UTM Library offers a dynamic and professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, accountability, teamwork and a shared commitment to customer service. This position will collaborate extensively with various Library units in offering innovative and comprehensive solutions for a variety of Library initiatives. Our core mission is to support the learning, teaching and research needs of all UTM undergraduate and graduate programs.

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Information and Loans, the incumbent is responsible for delivering excellent customer service, identifying and responding to information requests, and providing directional information to users. Other responsibilities include providing user support for patrons using computer work stations, laptops, printers and photocopiers, and other devices; providing library course syllabus services, including communicating with instructors regarding course materials; and performing other related duties as identified by the supervisor. Working evenings and weekends will be required.

Your responsibilities will include:

Acting as the first point of contact for general enquiries
Providing detailed information to users regarding library rules, guidelines and procedures
Retrieving, compiling and filing borrowing and lending requests
Checking that library circulation policies have been administered correctly
Troubleshooting and resolving routine issues
Handling fees and/or fines on a regular basis
Searching catalogue records for material availability and following rules and copyright procedures when duplicating and/or digitizing material
Directing the activities of casual staff

Essential Qualifications:

Library Technician diploma or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum two (2) years of recent experience providing front-line customer service in a library environment, including at least one (1) year working with Ex Libris Alma or a comparable library system
Experience searching library catalogue and databases in Windows/Mac environments required
Demonstrated experience performing circulation services required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to identify, assess, and respond to basic issues with computer software and hardware, and other devices used by library patrons
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated tact and diplomacy, and a strong commitment to the promotion of positive public relations amongst users and staff
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment and independently
Accuracy and attention to details in a complex and fast-paced work environment
Demonstrated analytical ability, initiative, and problem-solving skills
Good judgment and ability to make decisions independently
Demonstrated time management skills with ability to handle and prioritize a high volume of demands and work under pressure
Ability to lift heavy boxes, shelve a large volume of library materials, and push loaded book trucks

Assets (Nonessential):

Knowledge of the Copyright Act of Canada and principles of fair dealing by post-secondary institutions in Canada
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams
Demonstrated willingness to pursue additional education and training to complement the learning environment reflected in a progressive academic library

To be successful in this role you will be:

Adaptable
Approachable
Possess a positive attitude
Problem solver
Resourceful
Team player

This is a term position ending March 17, 2025

This role is not currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline

Closing Date: 04/08/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Schedule: A set full-time schedule of alternating days/evening/weekends
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 07 — $58,012 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $74,189. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category:

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement
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].