Liaison Librarian (Librarian I/II; Contractually-limited term appointment)

Job Tittle:  Liaison Librarian (Librarian I/II; Contractually-limited term appointment)  

Date Posted: 12/12/2023

Closing Date: 01/11/2024

Req ID: 35374

Job Category: Librarian - Contractually Limited Term Appointment

Faculty/Division: Library 

Department: Earth Sciences Library

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)  

Are you looking for challenging, meaningful work in a supportive and diverse environment? Are you looking for a career at one of Canada’s top employers? Work where the world comes to think, discover and learn. Consider a career at the University of Toronto.

About the University of Toronto Libraries

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 40 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 12 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 600 servers with a storage capacity of 1.5 petabytes.

About the Earth and Mathematical Sciences Libraries

The Earth Sciences Library (Noranda) is the main library at the University of Toronto (U of T) for botany, forestry, geology, and ecological evolutionary biology. With over 110,000 volumes, materials consist of books, periodicals, theses, and government and technical reports. Noranda provides a peaceful, quiet, and comfortable space for independent study. The Mathematical Sciences Library collection is focused on mathematics and statistics and contains over 40,000 volumes of monographs, serials, and theses. This library is embedded in the Department of Mathematics and is well-used by graduate and undergraduate students alike.

The Opportunity

The University of Toronto Libraries seeks an innovative and user-oriented librarian to join the Earth and Mathematical Sciences Libraries.

The successful candidate will:

• Work with faculty to develop and provide information literacy instruction to the Cell & Systems Biology and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology classes, and support other liaison areas as required
• Conduct in-depth reference and research consultations with students and faculty
• Collaborate with other librarians to connect faculty and students to resources and services outside of the Earth and Mathematical Sciences Libraries
• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor casual staff
• Participate in collection development and assessment activities focusing on the life sciences
• Identify opportunities for outreach and promotion of library services and resources
• Provide administrative oversight of the Earth and Mathematical Sciences Libraries when needed
• Serve on library and faculty committees and working groups

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree from an accredited Master’s level program in library and information studies
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility
• Strong initiative
• Proven organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member
• Strong service orientation and demonstrated ability to work creatively and effectively with faculty, staff, and students

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the provision of services such as reference and research support, collection building, and liaison work for academic and research communities
• Academic background in the sciences or life sciences/biology or equivalent work experience in these subject areas
• Experience in hiring, training, and mentoring staff
• Experience with instruction in a library context, preferably academic
• Outreach experience promoting library services and resources

Salary and Terms of Appointment: 

It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Librarian I or II level, subject to review and experience. Minimum salary: LIB I: $76,403; LIB II: $79,720 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications). This is a 1-year contractually-limited term appointment.

Additional information:

Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: https://people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/

How to Apply:

Application Materials Required: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references of which at least two have supervised your work. Please attach a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of Surname, FirstName, 35374]

Diversity Statements

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.

University of Toronto Libraries’ Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Statement:  

https://www.library.utoronto.ca/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-statement

University of Toronto Libraries' Anti-Racism Statement:

https://www.library.utoronto.ca/anti-racism-statement

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 [email protected] .