Assistant or Associate, CLA Research & Scholarship Librarian

Association of Research Libraries; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guelph seeks an Assistant or Associate Research & Scholarship Librarian for a contract position. The successful candidate will work within a team to promote open scholarship and engage in educative initiatives related to research data management and copyright. This role demands a strong background in scholarly research and collaborative skills within an academic environment.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLIS degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in an academic or research environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Educate researchers and support open scholarship creation.
• Review publisher contracts and advise on publishing considerations.
• Design and deliver instructional workshops on open access.

Skills

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Creative Commons

Knowledge of scholarly research lifecycle

Education

ALA-accredited MLIS degree or equivalent

Job description

Assistant or Associate, CLA Research & Scholarship Librarian

University of Guelph Job Location: Ontario Apply By: 07/24/2025 Date Created: 06/27/2025

The McLaughlin Library at the University of Guelph invites applications for a research & scholarship librarian. This is a contractually limited position (until April 30, 2026), expected to be filled at the Assistant or Associate Librarian level. The anticipated start date for this appointment is September 1, 2025.

This position reports to thehead, Research & Scholarship, and is a member of the Research & Scholarship Team. The research & scholarship librarian will:

• Collaborate with team members to educate researchers and support the creation, discovery, and accessibility of open scholarship in accordance with the Tri-Agency Policies on Open Access and Research Data Management
• Contribute to services in support of author rights, including the review of publisher contracts and advising around publishing considerations
• Design and deliver instructional workshops and educational materials to increase understanding of open access, open education, research data management, copyright and open licensing, rights retention, and data deposit
• Contribute to team-wide efforts to implement a shared service model

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLIS degree or equivalent
• Relevant work experience in an academic or research environment
• Self-directed and well-organized with the ability to take initiative, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated aptitude for creative thinking and problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully work with diverse colleagues and campus stakeholders
• Knowledge of Creative Commons licensing, especially as it relates to the deposit, sharing,and reuse of research materials
• Knowledge of the scholarly research lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Canadian copyright law
• Demonstrated experience with creating, facilitating, and executing outreach initiatives in an academic or research environment
• Experience with designing anddelivering instructionand/or educational materials
• Knowledge of accessible teaching practices, accessible document creation, and/or accessible digital media creation

The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by Bi-Naagward | It Comes into View, the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy .

The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of over 144,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose:To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.

Application Process

Internal applicants: If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant.

External applicants: Create an account onhttps://careers.uoguelph.ca/.

All applicants: Apply online for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #1529) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated single PDF file):

• A cover letter outlining how your knowledge, skills, and experience relate to the responsibilities and qualifications of the position
• The names and contact information for three professional references, indicating your relationship to them. References will not be contacted without consent

Applications should be submitted by the posted end date and can be addressed to the attention of: Ali Versluis, head, Research & Scholarship, McLaughlin Library.

Assessment of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the application process may be directed to Sheryl Cantlon, executive assistant to the UL, Office of the University Librarian, McLaughlin Library [e-mail].

APPLY ONLINE – Assistant or Associate, CLA Research & Scholarship Librarian

This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association(UGFA ).

The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time , our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.”

The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.

The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant’s record of achievement. Youare not required todisclosethese circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negativelyimpactthe assessment of your qualifications for the position.

The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the hiring process or for more information and support, please visit the University’s Occupational Health and Wellness or contact OHW at [e-mail].

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