Research & Digital Initiatives Librarian (librarian I / II Contractually-limited Term Appointment)

Job Title: Research & Digital Initiatives Librarian (Librarian I/II Contractually-Limited Term Appointment)

Date Posted: 04/24/2025

Closing Date: 05/25/2025

Req ID: 42646

Job Category: Librarian - Contractually Limited Term Appointment

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC: Library Rsrch & Digital Initiatives

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Are you looking for challenging, meaningful work in a supportive and diverse environment? Are you looking for a career at one of Canada’s top employers? Work where the world comes to think, discover and learn. Consider a career at the University of Toronto.

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.

The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) is a growing campus on the eastern edge of Scarborough with over 13,000 full and part-time undergraduate students and a growing graduate student body. The UTSC Library is integrated into the UTL system but operates independently, developing its own services and programs. We value creativity, innovation, and enthusiasm for developing meaningful experiences for our students and faculty.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Associate Librarian, Research & Digital Initiatives, the Research & Digital Initiatives Librarian will provide consultations and project support as part of a dynamic team that provides a growing range of research services across the full research cycle. The Research & Digital Initiatives Librarian will work alongside other staff and librarians in the Digital Scholarship Unit providing high-quality work stewarding research excellence on campus.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the development of digital humanities at U of T Scarborough, including but not limited to work with the library’s Emerging Professionals program and our digital collections infrastructure (Islandora).
2. Lead and support projects, particularly associated with special digital collections and our digital collections infrastructure.
3. Support innovative services to enhance research and academic excellence at the University.
4. Conduct outreach in physical and virtual settings collaborating with campus partners, local community groups, and national and international partners.
5. Engage in professional development, committees, and other scholarly activities.

Required Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in library, archival or information science from an accredited institution.
2. Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility.
3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Familiarity with academic research processes, including the research lifecycle and the way the library supports and stewards research.
5. Demonstrated understanding of the role of technology in library services and resources and the impact on diverse user communities, including recent developments in high-impact fields such as AI.
6. Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and communication skills.
7. Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and ability to innovate and adapt to a changing environment.
8. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently.
9. Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working directly on digital scholarship projects.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of project management and execution in a digital scholarship environment.
3. Familiarity with one or more content management systems/repository systems common in libraries.
4. Experience using one or more programming languages such as Bash or Python.

Salary and Terms of 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: $76,403; LIB II: $79,720 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications). This appointment is for one year as a parental leave replacement with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.

Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/

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, 42646.

The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants but will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. 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.