Job Summary
User Experience and Liaison Librarian, Library *Term*
The University of Winnipeg Library invites applications for the position of User Experience and Liaison Librarian. This is a 12-month term appointment expected to commence on August 18, 2025 or soon thereafter, subject to final budgetary approval. The successful applicant will be appointed as a Librarian Member of the University of Winnipeg Faculty Association (http://www.uwfa.ca). Appointment at the rank of Librarian I or II, as well as salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning, and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. In accordance with The University of Winnipeg Employment Equity and Diversity Policy and section 11 of The Human Rights Code, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self- identify as an Indigenous persons. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify at the time of application.
Applicants should therefore provide a statement indicating their relationships to and with Indigenous nations, governments, and communities as well as how they self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis). In the later stages of the selection process, additional steps supporting the verification of Indigenous identity will occur for individuals who are invited to an interview with the selection committee.
Located in the heart of Treaty 1 Territory and the traditional homelands of the Métis Nation, the University of Winnipeg is a diverse, multicultural urban campus committed to academic excellence, community engagement, social justice and environmental sustainability. With a faculty and staff of approximately 1,000 and more than 14,000 learners, The University of Winnipeg combines a strong tradition of outstanding scholarship in teaching, research, and creative work with a unique emphasis on engagement with community partners.
Position Description
Reporting to the Dean of the Library this Librarian is responsible for liaison duties for multiple subject areas as assigned and various duties based on operational needs including but not limited to library assessment, data collection and analysis, and library systems. The role also includes in-person and online reference duties.
- Provide technical support for M365, including Teams and Sharepoint, (for example, file sharing, permissions, troubleshooting);
- Gather and report on data for internal and external assessment of services and key Library metrics;
- Communicate and collaborate with internal library units;
- Direct initiatives and projects to assess, maintain, and improve student experience;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Develop, deliver, and assess subject-specific information literacy instruction for the departments assigned;
- Conduct both in-person and online information literacy sessions;
- Create research guides or similar content to support information literacy.
- Provide one-on-one or group reference consultations to support faculty, staff, students, and other researchers;
- Respond to basic inquiries from constituent subject areas;
- Triage requests to other relevant library units as appropriate.
- Serve as the primary library contact for the departments assigned;
- Work with library representatives to manage collections budgets;
- Assess collections to ensure they support the curriculum and complete Course Support Statements;
- Advise departments on library services, resources, and programs.
- ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent;
- Experience with teaching and information literacy skills;
- Basic understanding of library technology and vendors;
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences;
- Commitment to user-centered library service;
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a collegial environment;
- Ability to engage effectively in planning and problem solving;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- One to two years of professional library experience, ideally in an academic environment;
- Professional experience in collection development, reference, and information literacy at an academic library.
Compensation
How To Apply
Deadline for applications: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Applicants should submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae and names of three references online via The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system. Please click on the “Apply” link below to submit your application.
Please send any enquiries about the position to Janice Reyes-Bain at ja.reyesbain@uwinnipeg.ca
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.
The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.