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Academic Job Category: Faculty Bargaining

Job Title: Learning Services Librarian (Term)

Department: UBC Library I Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

Posting End Date: October 2, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date: November 2, 2026

This is a 12-month leave replacement opportunity.

Learning Services Librarian

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, UBC Library | Vancouver Campus

Full-Time, 12-month Term

Anticipated Start Date: November 2025

UBC LIBRARY

As one of the world\'s leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

We honour, celebrate and thank the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam) and Syilx Okanagan peoples on whose territories the main campuses of the University of British Columbia have the privilege to be situated.

The University of British Columbia Library is one of the largest academic libraries in Canada and consistently ranks among the top university research libraries in North America. UBC Library has 14 branches and divisions across two campuses (Vancouver and Kelowna), including an off-site hospital library; a multi-purpose teaching and learning facility, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre; and the Xwi7xwa Library, a centre for academic and community Indigenous scholarship. Almost 300 knowledgeable employees – librarians, management and professional staff, support staff and student staff – provide users with the excellent resources and services that they need to further their research, teaching and learning.

The UBC Library is committed to being a respectful, healthy environment that encourages leadership, collegiality, diversity, individual growth and opportunity. Explore our aspirational values that we strive to uphold and actively incorporate into all aspects of our organization. We are committed to eliminating institutional and structural systems of oppression and power (such as colonialism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ableism, and white supremacy).

Learn more about the UBC Library Strategic Framework and about working with us.

IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE, CHAPMAN LEARNING COMMONS

Located in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, The Chapman Learning Commons is a collaborative, innovative learning space that brings together learners of all types – students, faculty, staff and community members. We strive to make the most of technology to support and enhance learning and teaching at UBC.

The Learning Services Librarian will lead the planning and development of partnerships, programs, services, budgets and the assessment of learning support programs and services offered through the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC), particularly the Chapman Learning Commons.

Reports and works closely with the Assistant Director, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC). Works closely with the Learning Commons. Collaborates with UBC Library units, other IKBLC units, UBC departments and other institutions and organizations in the development of programs and services for Learning Commons and IKBLC users.

Primary Duties

• Leads the planning, implementation and assessment of learning support programs and services offered through the IKBLC, with a focus on the Chapman Learning Commons.
• Designs and delivers instructional programs for students, faculty, staff and community members, using a variety of methodologies, including in-person workshops and online tutorials – such as the Library Skills Tutorials.
• Stays current on developments and emerging trends in learning commons service models as well as changes in teaching and learning activities across the University.
• Collaborates with colleagues and departments across the Library, IKBLC, UBC and other organizations to ensure programs and services support and evolve with current and emerging student need; and meet the Statement of Purpose and Charter of Principles for the IKBLC and the mandates for the Chapman Learning Commons and UBC Library.
• Works with campus partners to develop and support initiatives that address the specific needs of first-year and international students and provides support to UBC departments as required.
• Responsible for the on-going development and maintenance of the Chapman Learning Commons website and virtual services using a variety of programs and software.
• Participates in the Digital Tattoo Project, including maintaining the website, supervising students focusing on a variety of digital literacy topics, including Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI).
• Oversees the equipment lending program at the Chapman Learning Commons Help Desk, including identifying and purchasing new equipment to support student innovation; defining equipment lending policies and procedures; and ensuring consistency of equipment lending policies across other library branches.
• Works with the Chapman Learning Commons staff team to design and deliver staff training related to the delivery of programs and services through the Chapman Learning Commons.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of policies, procedures and services that support the goals of the Chapman Learning Commons, IKBLC and UBC Library.
• Provides in-person support at the Chapman Learning Commons Help Desk and other service points, as required.
• Coordinates services and special projects as required.

Supervision and Administration

• Supervises 3 student employees and assists in the supervision of 14 additional student employees.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Works to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into professional practice, such as student hiring and supervision, training, public services and creating accessible content. Contributes to the continued development of a library environment and culture that supports and celebrates EDI.
• Supports EDI through professional development opportunities and maintains an awareness of EDI initiatives at the departmental, campus, institutional and provincial level such as UBC’s Inclusion Action Plan and Indigenous Strategic Plan.

Professional Development and Scholarship

• Accepts responsibility for personal continuing professional education.
• Willingly develops and maintains skills, and assumes appropriate leadership relevant to the position.
• Keeps up-to-date on developments in library service, resources and technology and on broader issues that affect the practice of librarianship and proactively seeks to implement and integrate into existing or new practices
• Participates in appropriate professional organizations.
• Engages in professional development, scholarly and service activities under the terms of the Collective Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Masters-level degree from an accredited program of library, or information science, or equivalent internationally accredited program.
• Experience building productive relationships and working collegially with a diverse population of colleagues and/or patrons in keeping with the UBC Respectful Environment Statement

PREFERRED

• Experience developing and providing information services and learning support resources to a broad community of users.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging technologies, and trends in student learning, and teaching tools.
• Experience using Wordpress and H5P.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse set of responsibilities and to initiate, plan and carry-out projects, both independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening skills.
• Working knowledge of appreciative inquiry, and experience applying it in a workplace environment
• Experience delivering constructive criticism in a positive, productive way.
• Demonstrated creativity and openness to experimentation, and experience fostering a creative environment for others.
• Experience in developing partnerships and evidence of successful collaboration in the provision of programs and services.
• Experience promoting and fostering a supportive environment built on appreciation, recognition, inclusion, learning, and professional growth.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT AND SALARY

Appointment: This is a full-time, 12-month term appointment with an anticipated start date of November 2025.

The successful candidate will be a member of The University of British Columbia Faculty Association and the terms and conditions of appointment are governed by the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association.

Eligibility: We are only considering applications from librarians with a maximum of 2 years of professional library experience. However, all internal candidates will be considered regardless of years of experience and are encouraged to apply.

Salary: Starting salary is $83,955 to $86,520 per annum. Actual salary offered will be commensurate with experience and academic/professional qualifications, as well as internal parity. UBC also offers a comprehensive benefits package. Information about salary increases can be found in the Collective Agreement.

Benefits: Librarian and their dependants are eligible for an extensive benefits package including extended health care coverage, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, life insurance, pension and travel benefits. To support families, UBC provides a top-up for eligible employees on maternity or parental leave. Tuition assistance is also available for qualifying employees and dependent children. In addition, librarians/archivists are eligible for professional development funding to support career growth at the university, as well as study leave. Details are available in the Collective Agreement, and for more information see UBC Human Resources: Benefits eligibility. Additional information about relocation to UBC Vancouver can be found: Relocation services.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will include: a detailed and current curriculum vitae; and a letter of application that includes a statement of citizenship/immigration status and indicates the candidate\'s education, training and work experience in the areas listed above, as well as how did you hear about this opportunity. One consolidated PDF is preferred.