Liaison Librarian, Science

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Job Tittle**: Liaison Librarian, Science (Librarian I/II; Contractually Limited Term Appointment)

**Date Posted**: 02/08/2024

**Closing Date**: 03/09/2024

**Req ID**: 35939

**Job Category**: Librarian - Contractually Limited Term Appointment

**Faculty/Division**:UofT Scarborough

**Department**: UTSC:Library DSU

**Campus**: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

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**
- Provide instruction on library resources and the research process.
- Conduct reference and research consultations with students and faculty.
- Develop and manage UTSC Library collections related to the sciences.
- Promote library services, resources, and events to sciences faculty, staff, and students.
- Serve on library committees and working groups as appropriate.
- Remain current with and implement, as required, emerging concepts in scholarly communication, research data management, and instructional technology, and collaborate with functional experts as appropriate.

**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.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of information literacy and how they can be applied in an academic setting in-person and online.
- Demonstrated research skills and knowledge of key databases in the sciences.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of academic library services, trends, and best practices within science librarianship specifically, and in academic librarianship generally.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment while managing a complex workload in a timely, effective manner.
- Initiative, a flexible attitude, and ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Comfortable learning new technologies.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Experience with teaching and research support in the sciences and life sciences in an academic library.
- A broad knowledge of collections and resources specifically in sciences and life sciences.
- Outreach experience promoting library services and resources.
- Experience working collaboratively with faculty and students.
- Experience creating online learning objects, such as LibGuides, videos, or tutorials.
- Knowledge of research methodologies in the sciences or life sciences, such as knowledge synthesis (e.g. systematic or scoping reviews) and knowledge translation.

**Salary and Terms of Appointment**:
**About the University of Toronto Scarborough**

**Additional information**:
**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, 35939]

**Diversity Statements**

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



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