Librarian - Limited Term

Librarian - Limited Term
Tracking Code:  req
2231
Faculty/Department:  Library
Number of Positions:  1
Appointment Type:  Limited Term
Hours of Work:  24 hours per week
Non-Union Hiring Zone:  Job Level 9 - $78,742 - $98,427
Posting Date:  August 24, 2026
Closing Date:  September 8, 2026 (11:59 pm EST)

Job Summary /Nature of work:  Durham College and Ontario Tech University Library invite applications for a Part-Time Liaison Librarian (24 hours perweek). This temporary appointment offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to student success, teaching excellence, and research support within acollaborative academic environment. The end date of the contract is October
2027.
Working alongside a team of librarians andlibrary technicians, the successful candidate will provide research assistance,information literacy instruction, outreach, and collection support for programs in Durham College's Faculty of Social and Community Services. Through innovative and responsive library services, the Liaison Librarian will helpstudents, faculty, and staff navigate an evolving information landscape and develop the skills needed for academic and professional success.
While primarily based at the North Oshawacampus library, the successful candidate may occasionally work at other librarylocations.
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian, Scholarly Resources, the Liaison Librarian serves as the primarylibrary contact for assigned academic programs within Durham College's Facultyof Social and Community Services.
The successful candidate will maintain strong partnerships with faculty and campus partners, deliver engaginginstruction, provide expert research support, and contribute to the development of collections and services that align with curriculum needs. The incumbent will actively participate in initiatives related to information literacy,student engagement, scholarly communication, open education, and emerging technologies that support teaching and learning.
New graduates and emerging professionals are encouraged to apply for this position
Responsibilities/accountabilities:
Provide responsive research assistance and consultation services to students, faculty, and staff throughin-person, virtual, and asynchronous channels
Design, deliver, and assessinformation literacy instruction that supports academic success, critical thinking, and ethical information use
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with academic departments and campus service areas
Evaluate, develop, and managecollections that support teaching, learning, and applied research in assigneddisciplines
Promote library services,resources, and initiatives to increase awareness, engagement, and student success
Contribute to the development of learning materials, guides, tutorials, and online resources
Support initiatives relatedto open educational resources (OER), scholarly communication, copyright, and emerging educational technologies
Monitor trends inlibrarianship, higher education, AI, digital literacy, and assigned subjectdisciplines to inform service development
Participate in librarycommittees, projects, assessment activities, and strategic initiatives
Contribute to an inclusive,welcoming, and student-centered learning environment
Required

Education:

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

* Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Required Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience supporting Social Sciences, Community Services, Health Sciences, or related disciplines
Experience teachinginformation literacy in higher education or in a library setting
Experience using learning technologies, online learning platforms, and digital content creation tools
Understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with generative AI in teaching,learning, and research
Experience participating in assessment, program review, or evidence-based service improvement initiatives
Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenizationand 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/or2

SLGBTQ+. 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.

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