Librarian

Position: Librarian (Sunday)
SUNDAY TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS
January 10, 2027 – December 19, 2027

JOB TITLE:

Librarian

LOCATION:

Various

NOTES:  Please note that Sunday hours and assignments are subject to change. TPL reserves the right to modify or cancel Sunday hours.

DATES OF WORK:

Sunday Library Service will be offered for the session:
January 10, 2027 - December 19, 2027 (Excluding the following dates: March 28, 2027, May 23, 2027, August 1, 2027, September 5, 2027, and October 10, 2027). The successful candidate may be required to start December 6, 2026, for training purposes. Training hours will be scheduled and confirmed at the time of offer.

TEAM A (2027):  Jan 10, 24 | Feb 7, 21 | Mar 7, 21 | Apr 4, 18 | May 2, 16, 30 | Jun 13, 27 | Jul 11, 25 | Aug 8, 22 | Sep 19 | Oct 3, 17, 31 | Nov 14, 28 | Dec 12 (24 days)

TEAM B (2027):  Jan 17, 31 | Feb 14, 28 | Mar 14 | Apr 11, 25 | May 9 | Jun 6, 20 | Jul 4, 18 | Aug 15, 29 | Sep 12, 26 | Oct 24 | Nov 7, 21 | Dec 5, 19 (21 days)

HOURS OF WORK:

Regular Sunday hours:
January 10, 2027 – December 19, 2027
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Supervisory/In Charge staff in the Branch/Department Head, Assistant Branch/Department Head, Senior Branch Head/Senior Department Head, Assistant Department Head, Librarian, Operations Supervisor, Senior Library Assistant classifications will be required to work either 11:45am-4:45pm OR 12:15pm to 5:15pm (with some exceptions).

BRANCH CLOSURE:

Staff assigned to branches that close during the Sunday session for State of Good Repair (SOGR) projects will be assigned to work at an alternate location.

PROGRAMMING:

Staff positions with Programming in their job description (e.g. Library Assistant, Senior Library Assistant, Librarian, Digital Design Technician, and Branch/Department Head) may be called on to offer library programs. To support staff who are assigned to one of these positions and have no experience in programming, training will be available.

* Staff responsible for delivering programming on Sundays will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check

PAYMENT:

Employees who work on Sundays shall be paid a premium for all hours worked of $5.00 per hour.

Master of Library and Information Science:

Please upload a copy of your Graduate degree in Library or Information Science when applying for this opportunity.

JOB DESCRIPTION
SPECIFIC POSITION INFORMATION
The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.

JOB SUMMARY
To provide professional direct and indirect customer service.

DUTIES
Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the position is responsible for:

Leadership Functions

service delivery in the absence of the designated supervisor participating in implementing training programs

Service Functions

providing information services and participating in the development of information tools at the system level

planning, conducting and evaluating individual programs and events participating in community outreach

participating in branch and system collection development (recommending selection and weeding)

performing various duties at the branch, area and system level in areas of expertise such as: children's collections and programming, collection development, community outreach

Qualifications

Graduate degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited institution or equivalent education

Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service

Professional skills, including information services, collection development and knowledge of adult, young people's and children's literature

Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and customer service skills

Ability to plan, conduct and evaluate programs

Flexibility

ACCOMMODATION
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

EEO STATEMENT
Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2

SLGBTQ+ people and women.

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