POSTING TYPE: SENIOR QUALIFIED PROCESS – ARTICLE 16.02

STATUS: Permanent Part-Time

Hours per week and Schedule of Work: (Hours and Schedule of work are subject to change in accordance with Article 19): 
17.5 hours per week. Evenings and Saturdays required.

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the designated supervisor, performs, as assigned, the complete range of clerical duties necessary for the operation of the branch or department:

• Assists staff in the performance of specialized responsibilities
• Assists patrons under the guidance of the librarian in charge

DUTIES:

• Carries out all tasks related to the circulation of materials and directs incoming calls
• Performs clerical routines such as maintaining files, ordering supplies and sorting mail
• Takes responsibility for the collection, counting and depositing of cash received
• Assists patrons in the use of specialized equipment
• Assists in maintaining the general materials collection by shelving and shelf reading materials
• Assists in the organization and maintenance of collections as assigned
• Prioritizes assignments and recommends alternative work methods
• Assists in library programmes for people of different ages and cultural backgrounds
• Types detailed reports, correspondence
• Assist with general enquires relating to library materials and rules and regulations (this may involve enquires by patrons in the library, by telephone, telephone equipment for aiding hearing impaired patrons, computers or other devices as used in or by the Library)
• Works at other branches/divisions as required
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications: 

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalency
• Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service
• Ability to respond with tact, courtesy, alertness and good judgement to the needs of patrons of all ages and cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of public library collections including fiction, non-fiction and routine reference sources.
• Knowledge of library terminology and the classification schemes of the collections serviced
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Knowledge of clerical library procedures
• Accuracy and speed in keyboarding
• Flexibility

The Toronto Public Library does not ask for a credit card, banking information, or social insurance number during the recruitment process. Do not respond to emails or requests for information about jobs at TPL that are not sent from an @tpl.ca address.

Upon request, accommodation will be provided through all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please be advised that all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address you used to apply. To ensure you don’t miss any important updates, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly, including your spam or junk folder. We appreciate your patience during the selection process and look forward to reviewing your application.

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process and require accommodations for the assessment, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably possible. All accommodation requests are confidential.

The Toronto Public Library invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from racialized people/people of colour, women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ people.