Job Summary
Job Title: Emerging Technologies Librarian (Librarian I/II; Permanent Status Stream)
Date Posted: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: 06/01/2026
Req ID: 47928
Job Category: Librarian - Permanent Status Stream
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Library
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
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 (UTL) system is the largest academic library in Canada and is ranked in the top five among peer institutions in North America. The system comprises 40 libraries located across three university campuses: St.George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This diverse and extensive network of college libraries, special collections, and specialized information centres plays a pivotal role in supporting the teaching, scholarly, and research needs of nearly 100,000 students enrolled in a wide array of graduate, professional, and undergraduate programs.
The library system provides access to millions of resources in various formats, including electronic, print, audio-visual, data and geospatial materials. UTL also boasts impressive holdings of archival material and substantial digital collections, securely preserved in the libraries' data centre. The staff at UTL are integral to the academic and scholarly enterprise, working closely with faculty and students to support their teaching, learning, and research requirements. They are subject matter experts; they are skilled in research data management, collections, statistics, GIS, metadata, digital preservation, scholarly communications, copyright, teaching, knowledge synthesis, open access and much more. Our work is grounded in our commitment to support equity, diversity, and inclusion. UTL continuously evolves to meet the changing academic priorities and pressures at the University and within the broader landscape of higher education.
About the University of Toronto Mississauga Library
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is thirty-three kilometers west of the downtown St. George campus. Renowned for its natural beauty, the campus is situated next to the Credit River. The UofT Mississauga Library, located in the Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre (HMALC), is a leading, world-class library committed to providing students with an open and collaborative environment –one that embeds rich information and technology resources, integrates expert services into a dynamic and imaginative experience, and inspires and facilitates learning. The Library is a state-of-the-art teaching and learning centre that emphasizes people space. It includes a Learning Commons, two smart classrooms, an audio-video recording studio, a digitization studio, a digital exploration lab, the Li Koon Chun Finance Learning Centre and dedicated spaces for archives and special collections.
The Opportunity
The University of Toronto Mississauga Library invites applications from innovative and service-oriented librarians for the position of Emerging Technologies Librarian. Reporting to the Department Head, Digital Engagement and Research Services, the Emerging Technologies Librarian supports the use of emerging technologies in teaching, learning, research, and creative production. This role combines instruction, consultation, and project support with operational support for library-based makerspace technologies and the development of programming that advances digital, computational, and technological literacies across the UTM academic community. This individual will also be responsible for developing close, collaborative, and proactive relationships with faculty, staff, and key student groups within their liaison areas, and with UTM’s Information and Instructional Technology Services department.
The successful candidate will:
- Develop, deliver, and assess workshops, consultations, and instructional resources related to makerspace technologies, digital creation tools, and emerging technologies
- Support the workflows and use of tools such as 3D printing, 3D modeling, virtual reality, digital storytelling, podcasting, and digital media production
- Support the day-to-day operations of the Digital Exploration Lab and the Outer Circle Recording Studio
- Design programming that connects makerspace activity to broader institutional priorities in digital literacy, experiential learning, and research support
- Design, deliver, and assess curriculum-embedded instruction across one or more subject areas in partnership with faculty and Library colleagues
- Develop collaborative and proactive relationships with faculty, staff, and key student groups within assigned liaison areas
- Contribute to co-curricular programming and consultation services in AI fluency
- Work closely with colleagues within the UTM Library and across the UTL system
- Serve on library committees and working groups as necessary
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in library, archival or information science from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility
- Demonstrated understanding of the role of technology in library services and the impacts of technology-enabled services on diverse user communities
- Knowledge of makerspace and creative technologies and workflows, such as 3D printing, 3D modeling, virtual reality, or digital media production tools and methods
- Demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for emerging technologies as well and their applications in varied teaching and research contexts
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and communication skills
- Outstanding service orientation and commitment to supporting patrons and colleagues
- Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and ability to innovate and adapt to a changing environment
- Knowledge of emerging trends in machine learning and artificial intelligence applications within academic libraries
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technological requirements with IT staff
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of computing infrastructure relevant to emerging technology services, including local, cloud, or institutionally managed environments
Salary and Terms of Appointment:
It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Librarian I or Librarian II level, subject to review and experience. Minimum salary: LIB I: $83,080 or LIB II: $86,687 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications). The expected salary range is $83,080 - $91,600, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. This is a permanent status stream appointment.
Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: https://people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/
Additional information:
Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association.
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, 47928.
The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants but will only contact applicants selected for an interview.
University of Toronto Library System: http://library.utoronto.ca/
University of Toronto: https://people.utoronto.ca/
Policies for librarians: https://people.utoronto.ca/policies/
This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.
University of Toronto Libraries’ Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Statement:
https://library.utoronto.ca/policy/anti-racism-and-diversity-equity-and-inclusion
University of Toronto Libraries' Anti-Racism Statement:
https://library.utoronto.ca/policy/anti-racism-and-diversity-equity-and-inclusion
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
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 contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca