Learning Services Librarian

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Bargaining

Job Title

Learning Services Librarian (Term)

Department

UBC Library I Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (Rochelle Mazar)

Posting End Date

October 2, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

November 2, 2026

This is a 12-month leave replacement opportunity.

Learning Services Librarian

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus

Full-Time, 12-month Term

Anticipated Start Date: November 2025

UBC LIBRARY

As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

We honour, celebrate and thank the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam) and Syilx Okanagan peoples on whose territories the main campuses of the University of British Columbia have the privilege to be situated.

The University of British Columbia Library is one of the largest academic libraries in Canada and consistently ranks among the top university research libraries in North America. UBC Library has 14 branches and divisions across two campuses (Vancouver and Kelowna), including an off-site hospital library; a multi-purpose teaching and learning facility, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre; and the Xwi7xwa Library, a centre for academic and community Indigenous scholarship. Almost 300 knowledgeable employees - librarians, management and professional staff, support staff and student staff - provide users with the excellent resources and services that they need to further their research, teaching and learning.

The UBC Library is committed to being a respectful, healthy environment that encourages leadership, collegiality, diversity, individual growth and opportunity. Explore our

aspirational values

that we strive to uphold and actively incorporate into all aspects of our organization. We are committed to eliminating institutional and structural systems of oppression and power (such as colonialism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ableism, and white supremacy).

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Strategic Framework

and about

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IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE, CHAPMAN LEARNING COMMONS

Located in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, The Chapman Learning Commons is a collaborative, innovative learning space that brings together learners of all types - students, faculty, staff and community members. We strive to make the most of technology to support and enhance learning and teaching at UBC.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Learning Services Librarian will lead the planning and development of partnerships, programs, services, budgets and the assessment of learning support programs and services offered through the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC), particularly the Chapman Learning Commons.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports and works closely with the Assistant Director, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC). Works closely with the Learning Commons. Collaborates with UBC Library units, other IKBLC units, UBC departments and other institutions and organizations in the development of programs and services for Learning Commons and IKBLC users.

DUTIES

Primary Duties
- Leads the planning, implementation and assessment of learning support programs and services offered through the IKBLC, with a focus on the Chapman Learning Commons.
- Designs and delivers instructional programs for students, faculty, staff and community members, using a variety of methodologies, including in-person workshops and online tutorials - such as the Library Skills Tutorials.
- Stays current on developments and emerging trends in learning commons service models as well as changes in teaching and learning activities across the University.
- Collaborates with colleagues and departments across the Library, IKBLC, UBC and other organizations to ensure programs and services support and evolve with current and emerging student need; and meet the _Statement of Purpose and Charter of Principles_ for the IKBLC and the mandates for the Chapman Learning Commons and UBC Library.
- Works with campus partners to develop and support initiatives that address the specific needs of first-year and international students and provides support to UBC departments as required.
- Responsible for the on-going development and maintenance of the Chapman Learning Commons website and virtual services using a variety of programs and software.
- Participates in the Digital Tattoo Project, including maintaining the website, supervising students focusing on a variety of digital literacy topics, including Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI).
- Oversees the equipment lending program at the Chapman Learning Commons Help Desk, including identifying and purchasing new equipment to support student innovation; defining equipment lending policies