Job Tittle: Middle Eastern Studies Librarian (Librarian I/II; Permanent Status Stream)
Date Posted: 10/28/2024
Closing Date: 11/27/2024
Req ID: 40395
Job Category: Librarian - Permanent Status Stream
Faculty/Division: Library
Department: Rare Books & Spec Collect
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
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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 Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library is home to one of the largest repositories of publicly accessible rare books and archives in Canada. The collections are many and varied, reflecting the wide diversity of teaching and research conducted at the University of Toronto. The Fisher Library holds materials ranging from ancient papyrus fragments to contemporary artists’ books, with many manuscript and print traditions from around the world strongly represented. The extensive archival collections focus on the papers of Canadian authors and cultural figures. Areas of strength include Canadian history and literature, European literature and philosophy, Hebraica and Judaica, Theology, the history and art of the book, the history of science and medicine, history of leftist politics, labour, and social movements, and Islamic manuscripts.
The library provides research support and services to the interdisciplinary study of civilizations and cultures of the Near and Middle East. Collections of manuscripts and early printed books contains a significant amount of material in the languages relevant to area studies in this region.
DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible
The University of Toronto Libraries seeks an innovative, experienced, and strongly user-focused librarian for the position of Middle Eastern Studies Librarian. The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Rare Books and Special Collections Department, with a dotted line to the Associate Chief Librarian for Collections and Materials Management. Responsibilities will include collection development, community engagement, reference and research support, cataloguing, donor relations, seminars and teaching, library projects, and exhibitions. The incumbent will provide specialized support for the planning, development, acquisition, cataloguing, and management of the library’s Middle Eastern collections, both historic and literary. The successful candidate will also work closely with archivists, librarians, Collections Coordinators, and members of the Central Library’s Metadata Services Department, as well as provide public service and research support to meet the growing needs of a diverse community of faculty, visiting scholars, graduate and undergraduate students, and members of the public.
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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 permanent status stream position.
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 into the “Resume” Field. (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of Surname, FirstName, 40395.
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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