Student Library Clerk

Closes: July 19, 2026

Please apply by submitting your résumé and cover letter to: ***email_hidden***

In the email subject line, please include your full name and position title when submitting your resume and cover letter.

Position Title

Student Library Clerk

Department

John M. Kelly Library

Supervisor

Manager, Access and Information

Compensation

$19.50 per hour + 4% vacation pay

Hours

Minimum 4 hours per week. From 8:00pm to 12:00pm from Sunday to Saturday.

Terms

Part-Time / Student Term Contract / In-Person / Multiple Vacant Positions. Employment is contingent on campus facilities being open. Employment may be suspended or terminated in the event of a campus closure.

Posting Date

June 22, 2026

Closing Date

July 19, 2026

Apply To: ***email_hidden*** Attention: Please include position title in subject line of email when submitting resume and cover letter.

PROFILE

The University of St. Michael’s College, federated with the University of Toronto, is a Catholic institution of higher learning founded by the Congregation of St. Basil, whose motto, “Teach me goodness, discipline and knowledge,” sets the tone for campus life. Committed to the pursuit of knowledge, meaning and truth, USMC is a dynamic centre where Catholic intellectual thought thrives in a context of academic freedom and rigorous debate. The University of St. Michael’s College boasts a large and dynamic undergraduate division, a Faculty of Theology and one of the busiest and most important libraries on the University of Toronto Campus.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Student Library Clerk position is one of several people who provide regular support service to students, faculty, and other library patrons at the Circulation Desk. The Student Library Clerk will:

• Charge, discharge and renew library material.
• Sort and shelf material, regularly check shelves to ensure that the books are in order.
• Enforces library policies and emergency and security procedures.
• Maintains photocopiers/printers; troubleshoots and provides basic instructions to users on printers, photocopiers, and scanners.
• Answers directional and informational questions; refers library users to appropriate personnel when necessary.
• May be responsible for opening and/or closing the library.
• May provide work direction to Student Library Assistants.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Currently enrolled in a University of Toronto graduate program
• Federated Colleges/University of Toronto graduate student, ideally an iSchool student.

Experience & Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, on the telephone, and in writing.
• Ability to push book trucks, shelve books, lift heavy boxes, and move material.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with other employees and library patrons.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, attendance, and punctuality.
• Demonstrated experience following opening/closing procedures.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

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