POSITION: Faculty Liaison, Instruction and Communications Librarian (Librarian I or II,  full time Parental Leave contractually limited term appointment) 

DEPARTMENT: Gerstein Science Information Centre 

DATE REQUIRED: December 1, 2021 – November 30, 2022 

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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 42 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 15 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 500 servers with a storage capacity of 1.5 petabytes. 

The Opportunity 

The Gerstein Science Information Centre invites applications for an innovative and service-oriented  librarian for the position of Faculty Liaison, Instruction and Communications Librarian. As part of  our well-established liaison program, the successful candidate will provide dynamic, engaging  information literacy instruction to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Joint Centre for  Bioethics. The successful candidate will also manage the Gerstein communication portfolio, and  provide research support through our robust consultation service, Systematic and Scoping Review  Collaboration, and other reference and research services. The individual will be responsible for  maintaining and developing close, collaborative, and proactive liaison relationships with faculty,  staff, and students. 

The Gerstein Science Information Centre is the largest academic health sciences library in Canada. It  has long-standing close liaison ties with the health science faculties and maintains a large science  and health science collection both online and in print. It has collaborative relationships with the  hospital library community through the Health Science Information Consortium of Toronto.  Gerstein is also a hub for science communication events and entrepreneurial innovation.

The successful candidate will:  

• Work closely with colleagues within Gerstein and across the library system  • Work with students and faculty to maintain a curriculum-embedded program of instruction  • Teach critical information literacy and research skills  

• Conduct in-depth reference and research consultations with students and faculty  • Assist and collaborate with scoping reviews and other knowledge syntheses  • Identify opportunities for outreach and marketing of library services and resources with an  eye towards continuous improvement  

• Act as communications and social media lead for Gerstein, planning and delivering  campaigns and messaging in collaboration with Gerstein and UTL staff 

• Remain current with and implement, as required, emerging concepts in scholarly  communication, research data management, and instructional technology  

• Serve on library and faculty committees and working groups as necessary 

Required Qualifications 

• A degree from an accredited Masters level program in library and information studies  • Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills  

• Awareness of the importance of equity, inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility in academic  libraries  

• Demonstrated research skills and knowledge of key databases and information sources in  the health sciences  

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of effective teaching and information literacy  both online and in-person 

• Experience managing internal or external communications such as drafting written  materials, preparing presentations and visual materials, and communicating with  stakeholders 

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a diverse workload 

• Ability to work effectively as both a team member and independently 

• Outstanding service orientation and commitment to supporting patrons and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications 

• Academic background in the health sciences or equivalent library professional or work  experience in these subject areas  

• Knowledge of research methodologies such as knowledge syntheses and knowledge  translation  

• Experience offering research and consultative assistance to both graduate and  undergraduate students  

• Experience with conducting outreach including promoting library services and resources  • Knowledge of best practices for managing social media (Twitter, Instagram, Youtube,  Facebook)  

• Experience with graphic design principles and software 

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Salary and Terms of Appointment:  

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and academic/professional qualifications. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Librarian I or II level, subject to review and  experience. The appointment is for a contractually limited term appointment as a parental leave  replacement. Minimum salary: LIB I: $69,356; LIB II: $72,367 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire  and qualifications).  

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

Additional information 

Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty  Association. 

How to Apply 

Application Materials Required: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three  references of which at least two have supervised your work. Please send a single electronic file (MS  Word or pdf) with a file name convention of [Surname,FirstName. GERSTEINLIB] to Library Human  Resources at utlhr@utoronto.ca; or to Room 1140, 130 St. George Street, University of Toronto  Libraries, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A5; by October 28, 2021. 

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

Diversity Statement 

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially  welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal  People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may  contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 

Accessibility Statement 

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase  diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with  our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. 

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act  (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as  accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If  you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please  contact utlhr@utoronto.ca.

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

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