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Head of Library Information Centre

3 months ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Havergal College Full time

We seek an individual inspired by our mission, whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry, and courage, and who reflects our core competencies to join our Upper School as the
Head of Library Information Centre.

This is a full-time position starting in September 2024.

Why Teach with Us
At Havergal College, we believe that our strength lies in our faculty and staff's collective efforts, talents, and accomplishments. Together, we can make a positive and lasting impact on our students' lives.


We offer a highly competitive compensation package for teachers, including a faculty teaching grid that is well above the major urban school boards; contributions to and participation in the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and/or Group RSP; generous holidays that allow employees to recharge; comprehensive health and dental benefits; support for professional development including support for graduate work, additional qualifications (AQs), faculty-wide and individual professional development in teaching and learning, wellbeing, equity and inclusion, assessment, and experiential education; and teaching on a beautiful 22-acre campus with excellent facilities.


Why Havergal is the Place to Be


Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada's pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.

At Havergal College, we believe great schools are made up of great people.

With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education rooted in the Anglican tradition.

Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference.

Through our outstanding academic and co-curricular programs and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administration staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.


We take pride in attracting and retaining highly qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence.

Join us in this transformative education journey, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.


The Position:


The Head of Library Information Centre is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing library programs, services and resources that support the JK-12 curriculum, enhance information literacy skill building and foster a reading culture.


As the Head of Library Information Centre, you will work collaboratively with the Upper School Department Heads and the Administration to set and shape department direction, philosophy and goals aligned to the school's mission, vision, values and strategic plan.

You are creative, innovative, open to the ideas of others and inspire with vision.

You have proven leadership skills in long-term program planning, teaching information literacy and research skills, and supporting inquiry and interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary teaching and learning methodologies.

You are responsible for supervising the library and archives staff, including the Junior School Librarian, Library Technician and College Archivist.

You will also manage the library department budget and department resources, including online library resources and services such as the library website and library management system.


As an experienced librarian, you will be well-positioned to work with faculty, students and other strategic stakeholders to support the development of new programming, to evolve your practice and to support the learning of others through creative collaboration and facilitating access to high-quality resources.

You will demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to work in a rapidly changing environment.

You are open to exploring best practice and drawing on the Havergal context to take an innovative and creative approach to the evolution of the library program and services.

All faculty are expected, as part of their role, to participate actively in the life of the school beyond the classroom, including contributions as coaches and facilitators in the arts, athletics, clubs, community life and experiential and global education programs.


Specific Accountabilities:

Develop and maintain an up-to-date and diverse collection of print and digital resources relevant to the curriculum and teaching and learning at Havergal, and to the personal interests of students;

  • Collaborate with faculty to design and implement engaging inquiry learning opportunities that integrate multiple literacies and foster critical thinking;
  • Develop online library content (LibGuides) to support teaching and learning, and collaborate with faculty to integrate online tools into a blended learning environment;
  • Promote reading for understanding, enjoyment and personal growth;
  • Create an inclusive and welcoming library environm