Liaison Librarian - Limited Term

Liaison Librarian - Limited Term

Tracking Code: req1449

Faculty/Department: Library

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term 6 months

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Starting Salary, Step 1 $78,033

Posting Date: February 10, 2025

Closing Date: February 28, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)

Nature of Work: Reporting to the Associate University Librarian, Scholarly Resources, this position is part of a team of eight (8) subject librarians providing support for Durham College and Ontario Tech University. This position is covering a parental leave. New graduates are encouraged to apply for this opportunity. The Liaison Librarian works primarily from the North Oshawa Campus Library, with the option to work up to three (3) days per week remotely. While most work occurs during regular business hours, some tasks such as in-class instruction may require some evening work.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities: The Liaison Librarian will primarily support the Ontario Tech Faculty of Science and programs in the natural sciences in the Durham College Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Information Technology. The support provided by the Librarian includes:

1. Library Instruction and Support (35%)
   • Developing and delivering information literacy programming; teaching library classes and workshops
   • Creating and maintaining online learning objects, such as research guides
   • Building and maintaining communication between the library and faculty in assigned subject areas
2. Reference Services and Research Support (30%)
   • Providing general and subject-specific reference assistance in-person and virtually, including virtual reference, scheduled consultations, and e-mail inquiries
3. Collection Development (15%)
   • Monitoring and assessing the ability of the Library’s collections to meet the needs of students and faculty in the assigned subject areas
   • Selecting, ordering, and updating collections for electronic and physical materials in the assigned subject areas
4. Library Operations (5%)
   • Contributing to the assigned faculties’ program review processes
   • Working with library staff to create a positive environment conducive to study and research
5. Communication and Outreach (15%)
   • Promoting library services and resources to the university and college communities
   • Contributing to institutional and community events (e.g., Science Literacy Week)

Required Skills:

• Developing and managing collections in the sciences; the ability to make recommendations on collections decisions that impact students and faculty members in the sciences
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong ability to conduct in-depth reference interviews with students and faculty members
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Intellectual curiosity and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development

Knowledge:

• Principles of open science, open knowledge, and open educational resources
• Emerging trends in the sciences, in academic librarianship, and in information literacy
• Familiarity with the scholarly communication ecosystem
• Best practices in the development of instructional materials based on Universal Design for Learning and the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy
• Best practices in the delivery of reference service based on the RUSA Professional Competencies for Reference and User Services Librarians

Required Education:

• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science, or equivalent

* Verification of academic credentials may be required.

Required Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience, preferably in an academic library setting

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university’s policies which may also be found on our website ontariotechu.ca and which may be amended from time to time.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization, and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the university's policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 3/3/2025

Expected End Date: 9/26/2025