Library Technician

Date Posted: 02/09/2026
Req ID: 46868
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: University College Library
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacyof innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

University College is the founding college of the University of Toronto. Our welcoming community is built on traditions of openness, inclusivity and diversity. Our student programs address issues of social justice from a variety of perspectives and help students develop the skills to apply what they learn in the classroom to the world around them. We are also home to professors committed to undergraduate education from a range of disciplines, who are leading researchers in their fields. Students, faculty, staff and alumni at University College work together to ensure that all thrive in our vibrant community.
Your opportunity:
Under the direction of the University College (UC), Librarian, the Library Technician will play a central role in supporting the daily operations, services, and collections of the UC Library. In this position, you will contribute directly to the student and faculty experience by delivering responsive reference services, coordinating circulation activities, directing student library assistants, performing cataloguing duties, ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of the physical collections, and promoting the library's collections and services. You will lead process improvements, maintain essential digital platforms, and support the creation of operational materials and communications. With a balance of independent work, collaboration, and public‑facing service, this role offers the chance to apply library expertise in a dynamic academic environment while helping to shape the library's established reputation for service and collection excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the circulation, reference, and collection areas, ensuring effective service delivery and smooth workflow across public‑facing and administrative activities
• Maintain the accuracy, organization, and accessibility of the library's physical collections through cataloguing, processing, acquisitions support, and record maintenance." was chosen to be removed. This is the only line that mentions cataloguing
• Providing detailed information to users regarding library rules, guidelines and procedures
• Directing theactivities of casual staff, and coordinating staff schedule to ensure proper coverage
• Contribute to the library's online presence by maintaining library activities and services to students and faculty information on digital platforms
• Implementing plans and process improvements for administrative workflow, and reference administration, collections acquisition activities

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combinationof equivalent experience, and two (2) year Library & Information Technician College Diploma
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience in a post-secondary, public or academic library
• Experience working with the Ex Libris integrated library system of Alma/Primo for circulation, cataloguing, and acquisitions
• Knowledge of metadata standards and cataloguing procedures, such as MARC21, RDA, Library of Congress Classification and Subject Headings
• Experience directing the activities of casual staff in unionized environment
• Experience with digital repository platforms, discovery tools, or research databases
• Experience maintaining library websites and digital platforms, such as LibGuides, Drupal, and Instagram
• Strong organizational skills with experience successfully managing multiple competing priorities, and strong attention to details
• Excellent interpersonal, intercultural communication skills; a strong ability to collaborate and work effectively in both a team-based and self-directed environment.
• Capacity to thrive in an environment of ongoing change and ambiguity, and to nurture that capacityin others
• Commitment to equity‑informed library practices and inclusive service delivery
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity to a user-centered approach to public service
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience in troubleshooting basic hardware, software, and audiovisual/office equipment issues
• Experience with analytics and reporting tools, and workflow automation
• Demonstrated ability to create learning materials,videos, or digital tutorials
• Experience with administrative digitization initiatives for process improvement 
• Experience with supporting digitization work 

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Problem Solver
• Motivated Self-Learner
• Patient
• Resourceful
• Team player

Closing Date: 02/18/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Library Services
Recruiter: Elaine Tuyen

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.

A job description is available upon request