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Digital Content Librarian
4 days ago
Job Tittle:Digital Content Librarian (Librarian I or II; contractually limited term appointment)
Date Posted: 06/25/2024
Closing Date:07/25/2024
Req ID: 37999
Job Category:Librarian - Contractually Limited Term Appointment
Faculty/Division:Library
Department:Info. Technology Service
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.
The Opportunity
The University of Toronto Libraries is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team as a Digital Content Services Librarian. Reporting to the Web Project Manager and Content Strategy Librarian, this position will play a vital role in supporting digital initiatives, managing online content, and creating documentation with a focus on user-friendly digital experiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, a strong understanding of library systems, and a commitment to user-focused services.
Responsibilities:
1. Web and Content Maintenance:
-Create, edit, and audit web content to ensure accessibility and usability.
-Work with ITS (Information Technology Services) Service Managers and UTL Communications to ensure web spaces effectively communicate about library spaces, collections, and services.
-Support the design and maintenance of the library websites, ensuring they are user-friendly, accessible, and up to date.
-Enhance the overall user experience of the website, including navigation, layout, and functionality.
-Implement best practices for search engine optimization (SEO) to improve the discoverability of library spaces and services.
2. Training and Documentation:
-Create and maintain user guides, tutorials, and training material to support library staff in creating and managing digital content.
-Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate staff on the use of ITS supported tools and platforms for content delivery.
3. User Support and Outreach:
-Provide point-of-need support to staff and users, troubleshooting and responding to help tickets for various digital services.
-Collaborate with library departments and academic units to promote library collections, spaces, and services through outreach initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
-Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program.
-Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility
-Proficiency in web development languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
-Experience with content management systems, issue tracking tools, and collaboration tools such as Drupal, WordPress, LibGuides, Jira, Confluence and GitLab.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Understanding of UX principles and methodologies, with demonstrated experience applying them to web design and digital services.
-Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices for web design.
-Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in academic libraries.
-Demonstrated experience developing or delivering training sessions and workshops.
-Previous experience working in a library or academic environment
-Experience with wireframing tools such as Figma or Adobe XD would be an asset
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 12-month contractually-limited term appointment.
Additional information:
Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/
How :
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,37999)
All qualified candidates are encouraged ; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants but will only contact applicants selected for an interview.
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:
library.utoronto.ca/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-statement
University of Toronto Libraries' Anti-Racism Statement:
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 contactutlhrutoronto.ca.
University of Toronto Library System: onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/
University of Toronto: people.utoronto.ca/
Policies for librarians: people.utoronto.ca/policies/
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