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About the Role

The Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library at the University of Toronto is seeking an Archivist to appraise, acquire, arrange, and describe records documenting the history of Hong Kong. This role involves responding to reference inquiries, undertaking administrative tasks, and collaborating with colleagues across various library departments. The position is part of the central University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) system, which is the largest academic library in Canada.

Responsibilities

Assessing needs and contributing to the planning of unit goals and initiatives
Developing material acquisition strategies and plans that support preservation and research needs
Meeting with potential donors to assess materials and reach agreement on the donation of material to the archives
Assessing resources and reference material to determine suitability
Performing original descriptive cataloguing of resources and/or archival materials

Requirements

Master's Degree in Archival Studies, Library or Information or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Six to seven years experience working in a library/archives environment, preferably Hong Kong related or other special collections
Excellent knowledge of archival standards and best practices
Experience working with current and non-current archival and special collections
Fluency in written (classical and simplified) and spoken Chinese (Cantonese), able to comprehend major traditional Chinese script styles
Familiarity with Hong Kong archives in all formats as well as digital preservation and access tools
Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, anti-racism, equity and accessibility
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Detail-oriented; works with attention to accuracy
Proven initiative, flexibility and ability to learn new technologies and organizational systems
Ability to lift 40 lb. boxes on a regular basis

Skills

Archival appraisal
Acquisition
Arrangement and description of records
Reference inquiries
Digital preservation
Access tools
Cataloguing
Communication
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Adaptability
Organization
Procedural thinking
Responsibility

Location

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Work Type

Term appointment
Full-time

Experience Level

Six to seven years experience

Education Level

Master's Degree in Archival Studies, Library or Information or acceptable combination of equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

$91,677 - $117,242

About the Company

The University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) system is the largest academic library in Canada and is ranked in the top five among peer institutions in North America.
The system comprises 40 libraries located across three university campuses: St.George, Mississauga, and Scarborough.
This diverse and extensive network of college libraries, special collections, and specialized information centres plays a pivotal role in supporting the teaching, scholarly, and research needs of nearly 100,000 students enrolled in a wide array of graduate, professional, and undergraduate programs.
The library system provides access to millions of resources in various formats, including electronic, print, audio-visual, data and geospatial materials.
UTL also boasts impressive holdings of archival material and substantial digital collections, securely preserved in the libraries' data centre.
The staff at UTL are integral to the academic and scholarly enterprise, working closely with faculty and students to support their teaching, learning, and research requirements.
Our work is grounded in our commitment to support equity, diversity, and inclusion.
UTL continuously evolves to meet the changing academic priorities and pressures at the University and within the broader landscape of higher education.

Equal Opportunity

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.