Library Assistant Public Services

SUNDAY TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS

October 19, 2025 – April 26, 2026

JOB TITLE: Library Assistant (Public Services) (Sunday)

LOCATIONS:

• Barbara Frum
• 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: October 19, 2025 – April 26, 2026 (Excluding the following dates: December 28, 2025, and April 5,

TEAM A: [2025] Oct 19 | Nov 2, 16, 30 | Dec 14.

[2026] Jan 11, 25 | Feb 8, 22 | Mar 8, 22. | Apr 19.

TEAM B: [2025] Oct 26 | Nov 9, 23 | Dec 7, 21.

[2026] Jan 4, 18 | Feb 1, 15 | Mar 1, 15, 29 | Apr 12, 26.

HOURS OF WORK:

Regular Sunday hours: October 19, 2025 – April 26, 2026

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

TRAINING:

Programming training is available to those who have no programming experience.

PAYMENT:

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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Summary:

To provide customer service in a branch.

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
• selects and trains Page staff as delegated
• provides verbal input to performance appraisals of staff

Service Functions:

• providing information services
• planning, conducting and evaluating individual programs and events
• participating in community outreach
• performing circulation functions
• performing database maintenance functions
• weeding under system guidelines
• performing various duties at the branch, area and system level in special areas of expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma from a Library Technicians course from a community college or similar institution or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Minimum of 1 years' experience
• 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
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to provide information services to all age groups
• Ability to do outreach
• Ability to plan, conduct and evaluate programs and events
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and to use problem-solving skills

The Toronto Public Library does not ask for a credit card, banking information, or social insurance number during the recruitment process. Do not respond to emails or requests for information about jobs at TPL that are not sent from an address.

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

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, 2SLGBTQ+ people and women.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Toronto Public Library (TPL) will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Toronto Public Library (TPL) reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.