Open Educational Resources Librarian

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term disability insurance

Basic life insurance

Supplementary health insurance

University of Ottawa pension plan

Optional life insurance

Relocation expenses

Job summary

University of Ottawa Library is seeking a proactive Copyright Services professional to advance open and affordable course materials and OER initiatives. You will engage faculty and instructors, provide guidance on fair dealing and open licensing, and contribute to library services with best practices from regional and national efforts.

Under the Senior Manager, you will develop outreach, education, and resources to support the creation, adaptation, and use of affordable materials, while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership, strong written and spoken communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to collaborate, share expertise, and work in teams; ability to negotiate solutions with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Support open and affordable course materials, including OER and fair dealing guidance.
• Develop and implement outreach activities to engage faculty and instructors in creating, adapting and using affordable course materials.
• Provide resources and services to facilitate creation, adaptation and dissemination of affordable materials.
• Engage in education, resources development, and service improvements within Copyright Services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Service orientation

Teamwork

Project management

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Education

Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences (MLIS)

Job description

Posting Reason

New Position

Job Family

Library and Archives

Union affiliation

APUO

Faculty/Department

Copyright Services

Campus

Morisset Hall

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/05

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/31

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible, under the direction of the Senior Manager, Copyright Services, for supporting student success by advancing the creation and use of open and affordable course materials, including open educational resources (OER), and relevant copyright matters at the University of Ottawa. They actively engage in outreach, provide assistance and contribute to the Library's activities drawing on best practices from regional and national initiatives.

Primarily, the incumbent is responsible for the following work and activities:

• Affordable learning, OER, and copyright outreach
• Develop and implement outreach activities at the University that engage faculty and instructors to maximize the creation, adaptation, dissemination and use of affordable course materials, including OER, and the application of fair dealing, open licensing, and other relevant forms of copyright.
• Education, resources, and service development
• Provide guidance and resources to faculty, instructors, and students to facilitate the creation, adaptation, dissemination and use of affordable course materials, including OER, and to understand and apply principles of fair dealing, open licensing, and other relevant forms of copyright.

Term

Vacant position - Preliminary appointment leading to continuing appointment.

Salary

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The expected hiring range for this position would normally be Rank I (salary starting at $73,098), II (salary starting at $86,623) or III (salary starting at $102,206) (As of May 1, 2025).

Benefits

• long term disability insurance
• basic life insurance
• supplementary health insurance
• a University of Ottawa pension plan
• optional life insurance
• relocation expenses

Workplace

Library, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.

Contact person

Talia Chung, University Librarian and Dean of Libraries, The University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5. [e-mail] (Please indicate the position).

Required skills

Education: A Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) from an institution that has been accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent.

Professional experience

• Demonstrated experience related to affordable course materials, the textbook landscape, and OER, including OER development and support;
• Working knowledge of Canadian copyright principles, including open licensing and current issues within higher education;
• Excellent leadership, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills;
• A proven service orientation with a willingness to collaborate and share expertise, as well as work in teams and negotiate solutions with diverse groups;
• Experience in project management, organization marketing and assessment of library services;
• Bilingual (English and French), written and spoken, including the ability to make presentations and deliver training in both official languages.

The University of Ottawa Library would like to thank in advance, those who have submitted a job application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted for the next stage.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at [e-mail] . Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members