Cataloguing Support Assistant

Library Circulation & Resv, Osgoode Hall Law School

Affiliation: YUSA 2 Interim

Position:
Casual (up to 35 hours per week)

Job

Start Date:

06-01-2026

Job End Date: 08-31-2026

Band/Salary Grade: U04

Hourly Rate: $25.70

Job Category:
Administrative / Clerical Support, Library

The Cataloguing Support Assistant provides cataloguing, metadata support, database maintenance, and client service support for law library collections under the direction of the Manager, Library Operations.

Completion of a post‑secondary diploma or degree program in library and information technician studies or another related field.

Minimum of 1-year experience in a library technical services environment, preferably within an academic or legal setting.

• Ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow established procedures and standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and library systems like ALMA, Sierra, Polaris, etc.
• Knowledge of integrated library systems (e.g., Alma, Sierra, etc.)
• Knowledge of cataloguing standards such as RDA, MARC
  21, and LC classification.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.