Job Summary
Job Tittle: Engineering Librarian (Librarian I/II; Permanent Status Stream)
Date Posted: 02/03/2025
Closing Date: 03/05/2025
Req ID: 41358
Job Category: Librarian - Permanent Status Stream
Faculty/Division: Library
Department: Engineering Library
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.
About the Engineering & Computer Science Library
The Engineering & Computer Science Library (ECSL) is the second largest science library at UTL. It is the main library at the University of Toronto (U of T) for computer science and engineering collections and resources both online and in print. ECSL is deeply embedded into the engineering and computer science communities at U of T and librarians often partner with faculty and staff on teaching, research, and engagement initiatives. ECSL is a busy and popular place for students to meet and work together on their group assignments, making this library an active and vibrant hub of teaching and learning.
The Opportunity
Engineering & Computer Science Library (ECSL) seeks a highly motivated and adaptable librarian to fill important roles related to liaison librarianship. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of ECSL and will work collaboratively with other members of the library team and with colleagues across the University of Toronto Libraries. Representative responsibilities include:
- Actively building relationships with ECSL’s students, faculty, staff, and researchers.
- Demonstrating an awareness and sensitivity to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility and fostering these values within the Engineering & Computer Science Library.
- Designing and delivering curriculum-embedded or extra-curricular information literacy instruction.
- Designing and executing engaging outreach activities for engineering and computer science students, staff, and faculty.
- Supervising, hiring, training, and mentoring student casual staff.
- Contributing to collection building and assessment for engineering and computer science resources.
- Proactively designing, planning and executing projects within a small team in line with the goals of the library.
- Providing research support via consultations and at the Research Help Desk when needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in library, archival or information science from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity and accessibility and anti-racism
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a diverse workload
- Strong service orientation
- Demonstrated ability to work creatively and effectively with faculty, staff, and students
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as a member of a team
- Knowledge of best practices in teaching
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Teaching experience
- Experience in the provision of services such as reference and research support, collection building, and liaison work for academic and research communities
- Academic background in the sciences or engineering or equivalent work experience in these subject areas
- Experience in supervising, hiring, training, and mentoring staff
- Experience with managing projects
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 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, 41358.
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://www.library.utoronto.ca/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-statement
University of Toronto Libraries' Anti-Racism Statement:
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.