Public Service Assistant Job at Toronto Public Library
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
computers or other devices as used in or by the Library
Qualifications:
• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalency
Salary: $26.60 per hour (2022 Rate)
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
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
- Ability to respond with tact, courtesy, alertness and good judgement to the needs of patrons of all ages and
- 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.
Salary: $26.60 per hour (2022 Rate)
How to Apply:
E-mail your cover letter and resume, quoting the Job Posting #, to recruitment@tpl.ca. We thank all
applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 visible minorities, Indigenous
people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Upon request, accommodation will be provided for persons with disabilities through all stages of the recruitment
and selection process.
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