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LIBRARY ASSISTANT Temporary Part-Time (Up to 24 hours per week; 14 hours per week, Wednesdays and Fridays) ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING
Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario (“the AGO”) is one of the largest art museums in North America, with a collection of close to 100,000 works. Through the collection as well as collaborations with leading museums around the world, the AGO presents wide-ranging exhibitions and programs to approximately 1 million visitors annually.
We are currently seeking a Temporary Part-Time, Library Assistant to join our Library & Archives team. Under the direction of the Rosamond Ivey Special Collections Archivist & Head, Library & Archives, the incumbent will assist with delivery of library reference services, retrieve and re-shelve research materials, support technical services processes for library collections, and assist with delivery of public programs.
Interested so far? Learn more about why AGO would be a great fit below.
The Gallery continually strives to create a safe and inclusive workplace. We offer diversity and inclusion training to our staff and volunteers so they can continually learn and contribute to fostering a supportive environment where people feel comfortable to come to work as they are.
The mental health of our employees is also very important to us. We offer our employees programs that support wellness and enhance the job experience. If our employees need assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to them. The Gallery also takes part in the city and province’s reciprocal benefits program, allowing our employees access to city and province discounts.
What are the benefits and highlights of working at the AGO?
- Competitive salary
- Discounts from the Provincial/City Reciprocal Agreements (Free admission to museums, the CN Tower & Discounts off amusement parks, city attractions, hotels, wine tours, Second City, the Ontario Science Centre, and much more!)
- Discounts to GoodLife Fitness
- Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO
If this sounds like an opportunity you are looking for, apply now!
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Library and Information Technician coursework or undergraduate coursework in art, art history or related discipline preferred; high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in library services or related field; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Ability to identify and copy bibliographic information with accuracy.
- Demonstrated interest in art and libraries.
- Oral communication and customer service skills.
- Basic familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System of Classification.
- Experience with using Integrated Library Systems such as Horizon.
- Experience with using photocopying and optical scanning equipment.
- Fine motor skills for library preservation tasks.
- Aptitude for accurate work and attention to detail.
- Keyboarding skills.
We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by submitting a tailored cover letter and CV. If you would prefer to submit your application in person, please leave it with our Shipping Dock addressed to the People Division which is located next to our Jackman Hall entrance on McCaul street. The hours are you able to drop off your application are 8:30AM until 4:00PM Monday-Friday.
We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & the AGO’s Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.
The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
