Manager, Access Services, Gerstein Science Information Centre

Date Posted: 03/24/2022
Req ID:23292
Faculty/Division: Library
Department: Gerstein Science Info. Centre
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About Us:

The University of Toronto Libraries system is the largest academic library in Canada and is consistently ranked in the top ten among academic research libraries in North America. The system consists of 42 libraries located on three university campuses: St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This array of college libraries, special collections, and specialized libraries and information centres supports the teaching and research requirements of over 300 graduate programs, more than 70 professional programs, and about 700 undergraduate degree programs. In addition to more than 15 million volumes in 341 languages, the library system currently provides access to millions of electronic resources in various forms and over 31,000 linear metres of archival material. More than 150,000 new print volumes are acquired each year. The Libraries’ data centre houses more than 500 servers with a storage capacity of 1.5 petabytes. 

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Gerstein Science Information Centre, The Manager, Access Services, Gerstein Science Information Centre is responsible for supervising staff and the operation and delivery of library services including scheduling staff and monitoring library operations to ensure adherence to University of Toronto library policies and procedures.  The incumbent also acts as primary point of contact for the Gerstein facility and liaises with all tenants in the building to support the property manager and UTL Manager of Facilities, Security, Health and Safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION:  

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising staff in a library environment. Knowledge of the UTL system and the integrated library software, including the online catalogue is preferred.

SKILLS: 

• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software
• Effective problem solving
• Independent decision-making and good judgment
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

OTHER:

• Excellent interpersonal and team skills, demonstrated professionalism, good judgment, and discretion.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, anti-racism, equity and accessibility.

Closing Date: 04/07/2022, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 1 — Hiring Zone: $67,046 – $78,220 — Broadband Salary Range: $67,046 – $111,741
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto 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, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.