Library Volunteer – General Synod Archives

Library Volunteer – Anglican Church of Canada / General Synod Archives

Job Type – Casual
Category – Library
Location – Toronto – In-office role
Target Audience – Library students, Recent graduates, Retired librarians
Applications Due:
January 30, 2026
Desired

Start Date:

Ongoing
Compensation Summary – $0
Library Volunteer
Term: 7 hours per week minimum (full or half days)
Organizational field:
Historical library
Position Focus:
Data entry of library catalogue cards into the Archives library database
Region:
Downtown Toronto (80 Hayden Street)

This in-office position in downtown Toronto (near Yonge Bloor Subway) is focused on helping us retire our card catalogue by entering the remaining cards into our database (InMagic).
The project is currently 40% complete and we are seeking volunteers who would be able to contribute at least 7 hours a week (full or half days) to our Archive for a period of at least 4 months.

Volunteers will work with the General Synod Archivist to develop skills in:

• InMagic library database system
• Reviewing original materials to clarify information being entered
• Updating subject headings and naming authorities.

Applicants should demonstrate accurate and fast keyboarding.

We anticipate that this position would appeal to library students who want experience with cataloguing or retired librarians who want to use their skills to make a difference at a non‑profit organization.

The General Synod Archives collects published material by or about the Anglican Church of Canada, related people, topics, and organizations. Since 1957, the library materials were catalogued on traditional library catalogue cards. In 1989, the Archives started using a database for cataloguing the library materials. In 1997, the pre‑1900 imprints were entered into the database. However, there is a body of catalogue cards from the in-between years that are not yet entered into the database.

• Enter the cataloguing information into the InMagic library database
• Check the original materials to clarify information
• Check for updated subject headings and name authorities

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong computer skills
• Experience with databases

The General Synod is the governing body and the national office of the Anglican Church of Canada, a religious organization established in 1893. The General Synod Archives was established in 1927 to collect, preserve and make accessible the records of the General Synod and its related officers, committees, councils, and task forces. The General Synod Archives also collects published material by or about the Anglican Church of Canada, related people and organizations.

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Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume with a letter outlining how their skills and experience apply to the position.
Please send an email titled Library Volunteer to:

Candidates who require accommodation are asked to mention this in their application. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.