Web Librarian

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.

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About the Department:

The University Libraries are vital to learning, teaching, and scholarly, research and creative activities at the University. Its primary role is to collect, organize, preserve, disseminate, and provide access to essential information resources. The Libraries collaborate across all parts of the University to foster critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

 The Libraries’ collection consists of over one million items including:  523,000 ebooks and 467,000 print books; 104,000 ejournals, as well as access to databases, datasets and video collections for streaming. These holdings reflect the breadth of programs available at the University. Electronic resources can be accessed on-site through library computers or laptops that have wireless connectivity. Authorized users can also gain access from off-campus locations.

The Libraries support an extensive information literacy program that is designed to build students’ university-level research skills. This program includes on-site research support, chat reference, and specialized classroom instruction at the course level.

The Opportunity

The Web Librarian will ensure that the University delivers high quality Library Collections, Services, Systems and building spaces that have direct relevance to the Toronto Metropolitan University curriculum, in order to effectively support faculty and students educational needs. The successful candidate will provide appropriate services to the entire University community.

 Qualifications:

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required and preferred qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• ALA accredited MLS 
• Knowledge of best practices and emerging developments/trends in academic libraries and in teaching
• Demonstrated experience teaching research skills in an academic setting
• Knowledge of research collections in academic libraries
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially with colleagues, faculty and administrators and the external community
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
   

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a librarian in an academic or research institution providing reference, research help and/or designing and delivering library research instruction
   

•  Strong understanding of scholarly communications and the role of emerging technologies in supporting teaching and research.
• Knowledge of the principles of organization of information;
• Research skills using a variety of tools;
• Bibliographic and full-text computer database search skills;
• Instructional and training skills;
• Creativity in the design of instructional methods and materials and in the development of new library procedures and programs;
• Excellent technical writing, workflow documentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills;
• Aptitude for detail-oriented work and ability to learn new skills quickly and ability to meet deadlines;
• Knowledge of web page design and HTML coding; 
• Knowledge of trends in reference and research services and the delivery of library and information services in the educational environment;
• Supervisory and leadership skills, client service skills, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• The ability to work independently and with a variety of people, including librarians, support staff, students, faculty and administration;
• Collection development and management skills; and
• Tact and diplomacy while working with others and strong service-orientation.

Additional Information

As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  
Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's careersite.

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
 
We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community.We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact hr@ryerson.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.