Job Summary
Job Title: Chemistry Librarian (Librarian I/II; Contractually Limited Term Appointment)
Date Posted: 03/26/2026
Closing Date: 04/26/2026
Req ID: 47467
Job Category: Librarian - Contractually Limited Term Appointment
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
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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 Department of Chemistry:
The Department of Chemistry is a large research and teaching intensive department within the Faculty of Arts and Science of Arts and Science. Undergraduate courses in the areas of introductory, analytical, biological, environmental, inorganic, materials, organic, physical, and theoretical chemistry are offered to both chemistry specialist and other students. Research in these areas is accomplished by both graduate and undergraduate chemistry students in state-of-the-art facilities at the centre of the St. George Campus. The A D Allen Chemistry Library enhances both the teaching and research missions of the department.
The Opportunity
The University of Toronto seeks an adaptable, forward-thinking librarian with a strong service orientation to join the Department of Chemistry as the Chemistry Librarian.
Responsibilities:
- As a solo librarian, manage all operations of the A.D. Allen Chemistry Library, including public service, research and teaching support, website management and maintenance, and the physical space.
- Proactively engage with faculty, staff, and students to enhance the knowledge of and access to library resources and services.
- Partner with faculty to offer curriculum-embedded instruction and tutorials.
- Support students in the use of databases, citation management, and chemistry relevant licensed software such as ChemDraw™.
- Assist with Department of Chemistry outreach and professional development activities.
- Responsible for collection development, maintenance, and assessment for Chemistry for both the University of Toronto Libraries and the Chemistry Library.
- Actively partner with faculty and the Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office to explore evolving scholarly publishing, research data management, and open science practices.
- Provide guidance and support in meeting Tri-Agency and other funding agency requirements.
- Hire and supervise casual staff.
- Actively participate in relevant library or campus-wide committees or working groups.
- Work collaboratively with Chemistry-focused librarians at the Scarborough and Mississauga campuses in areas such as collection development and assessment, orientation and software support.
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 research skills and knowledge of scholarly publishing and research data management.
- Demonstrated research skills and knowledge of the key databases and information sources in the Physical Sciences.
- Knowledge of principles of information literacy and how they can be applied in an academic setting.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated training and presentation skills.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead multiple concurrent projects.
- Experience engaging in outreach activities with a diverse user community.
- Capacity to thrive in a dynamic collaborative environment with shifting needs and priorities of library and community partners.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant professional experience in an academic library setting.
- Experience supporting the development of diverse, inclusive, accessible learning environments and programming.
Salary and Terms of Appointment: This is a 1 year Contractually-Limited Term Appointment.
It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Librarian I/II level, subject to review and experience. Minimum salary: LIB I: $83,080; LIB II: $ 86,687 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications). The expected salary range is $ 83,080 - $86,687, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. This appointment is for one year as a parental leave replacement with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2026.
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, 47467.
The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants but will only contact applicants selected for an interview.
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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.
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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.