Learning & Liaison Librarian: Critical Making & Digital Technology

Trent University Library and Archives invites applications from self-directed, innovative, and collaborative librarians for the position of Learning & Liaison Librarian: Critical Making & Digital Technology. This in-person opportunity will be a limited term 1 year appointment covering a sabbatical leave, commencing August 1, 2024. The position is based in the Bata Library on the Peterborough Campus, and the incumbent will also be active on the Trent Durham GTA Campus in Oshawa as required. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Librarian to join our team, who will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience within our academic community. The successful candidate will be responsible for learning and liaison services within an assigned portfolio of disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences, providing essential instructional support, collection development, reference and research consultation services, and outreach. This role requires a proactive approach to fostering relationships with faculty, as well as undergraduate and graduate students to support teaching, learning and research across disciplines. The Librarian will develop and deliver services and programs in our state-of-theart critical making studio. This involves facilitating hands-on learning and creation opportunities using advanced makerspace equipment and technology, including 3D printing, sewing and embroidery, precision cutting, photo, audio and video capture and editing equipment and software. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and a passion for education to support creative and cross disciplinary engagement with library spaces, services and resources. 

A completed Trent University Self-Identification Form, which may be submitted as a separate attachment, is required. All responses are confidential.  Candidates should apply in confidence by email to: libraryadministration@trentu.ca attention Emily Tufts, University Librarian. 

For the full job description, please go to: https://www.trentu.ca/humanresources/careers/full-time-faculty/learning-liaison-librarian-critical-making-digital-technology?17605