Library Technician

Who We Are

Opened in 1914 and welcoming over 1.3 million visitors annually, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Canada's most‑visited museum, ranking among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America. At ROM, we are dedicated to building and sharing global collections, sharing knowledge, inspiring learning, and fostering community engagement. As a globally recognized field research institute, ROM houses an impressive collection of over 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens, showcased in over 40 galleries and exhibition spaces.

We are committed to creating a space where art, culture, and nature intersect, connecting people and communities to the past, present and shared future.

As we continue to work toward our goals to transform and evolve as one of the world’s foremost 21st‑century museums, we seek passionate and dynamic team members who embody our mission and values.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Library Technician – Cataloguing to support a short‑term project within the ROM Library & Archives. In this role, you will organize and catalogue auction catalogues that will be transferred to the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) at Downsview.

This project supports the preparation of ROM’s Library collections for future transitions, including creating space in the Library stacks to accommodate materials from departmental libraries as curatorial staff retire. Working closely with the Library & Archives team, you will help ensure materials are accurately processed and catalogued so they remain discoverable within the UTL system.

This role is ideal for someone with training in library techniques who enjoys detailed cataloguing work and contributing to the stewardship and accessibility of research collections.

• Organize, itemize, and process auction catalogues designated for transfer to the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) Downsview facility.
• Create and update bibliographic and holdings records to ensure materials are accurately catalogued and discoverable.
• Apply established cataloguing standards and metadata practices to support collection management and accessibility.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency in record creation to support retrieval and long‑term collection stewardship.
• Work collaboratively with the Library & Archives team to prepare materials for transfer and ensure project timelines are met.

• Community College diploma in Library and Information Technician studies (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Approximately 1–2 years of experience working in a library or archives environment.
• Knowledge of library cataloguing and metadata standards such as MARC
  21, RDA, Library of Congress Classification, and Library of Congress Subject Headings.
• Experience working with integrated library systems such as Ex Libris Alma/Primo is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy when entering and managing cataloguing data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload independently.

• START DATE:
  
  March 2026
• OPEN DATE:
  March 4, 2026
• CLOSE DATE:
  March 11, 2026
• STATUS:
  Short‑term part‑time contract (approximately 70 hours)
• EMPLOYEE GROUP: OPSEU Local 543
• EXPECTED COMPENSATION: $25.14 – $28.71
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Up to 24 hours weekly
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 420 hours or six (6) months
• LOCATION (onsite):
  Toronto, ON

• First interview: A 30‑minute in‑person or virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and a member of the HR team. This in‑depth interview will focus on your skills and how they align with the team's and ROM's needs.

The above‑listed process may change or vary based on the nature and scope of the position.

All virtual conversations and interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and may be recorded.

• Cultural engagement:
  Daily interactions with Toronto's diverse culture and international visitors offer insights into social and cultural trends. We champion inclusive community…