Research Librarian - Arts & Special Collections

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term disability insurance

Basic life insurance

Supplementary health insurance and opt

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance coverage

Employee and family assistance program

Training in second official language

Job summary

University of Ottawa Library invites applications for a Research Librarian, arts and special collections (ASC) replacement. The role emphasizes information literacy, research support, and teaching in a collaborative, service‑oriented environment.

The incumbent will liaise with faculty and students, develop research guides, and deliver information literacy programs across ASC areas, including history and other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• At least two years of professional library experience or relevant equivalent.
• Effective oral and written communication in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support and information literacy instruction for arts and special collections.
• Serve as a primary liaison for users in assigned areas and develop guides and educational materials.
• Collaborate with colleagues to assess and enhance library services in ASC.

Skills

Information literacy

Research support

Teaching

Bilingual English/French

Education

MLIS degree

Tools

Library databases

Job description

University of Ottawa Library invites applications for a Research Librarian, arts and special collections (ASC) replacement. The role emphasizes information literacy, research support, and teaching in a collaborative, service‑oriented environment.

The incumbent will liaise with faculty and students, develop research guides, and deliver information literacy programs across ASC areas, including history and other disciplines.