Sessional Lecturer, INF- Readers' Advisory: Reference and Resources

Sessional Lecturer, INF
2172H – Readers' Advisory:
Reference Work and Resources

University of Toronto, Faculty of Information.

Winter Term 2027 (January 2027 - April 2027).

This course (INF
2172H – Readers’ Advisory: Reference Work and Resources) introduces students to the selected theories underlying reading studies and readers’ advisory (RA); the major genres and sub-genres of fiction and non-fiction materials that comprise the core of RA work; a wide array of RA print and electronic tools; and current practices of delivering RA services in both public and academic libraries, with the focus on the former.

The concept of integrated RA will be reviewed, and alternative formats for providing advisory services will be discussed (films, music, games, Living Libraries, etc.).

Recognizing that readers’ advisory for children and teens/young adults requires special in-depth treatment, this course focuses only on adult readers. It is expected that by the end of the course, students will be able to (1) efficiently interview readers in order to identify their reading needs; (2) acquire an in-depth understanding of reading genres; (3) become familiar with a variety of readers’ advisory tools and use them confidently and proficiently;

and (4) identify opportunities and means for continuing professional development in the area of RA.

This course is for students interested in public librarianship; aspiring school media specialists; and future academic librarians who will develop collections in support of research and courses in popular genre fiction, literature, cultural anthropology, and other disciplines that recognize the importance of stories.

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None anticipated. Estimate of 75 hours with enrollment of 36 or greater. Allocation of TA hours, if any, will be based on enrollment numbers.

TBD. You are required to be located in geographical proximity to the applicable University premises in order to attend and perform your duties on University premises as of the Starting Date.

January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

• Sessional Lecturer I: $10,889
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $11,652
• Sessional Lecturer II: $11,652
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11,924
• Sessional Lecturer III: $11,924
• Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $12,202

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

• Preferably candidates will have a completed, or nearly completed, PhD degree in an area related to the course or a Master’s degree plus extensive professional experience in an area related to the course.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

• Preparing course materials.
• Delivering course content (e.g., seminars, lectures, and labs).
• Developing and administering course assignments, tests & exams.
• Grading.
• Holding regular office hours.

June 16, 2026.

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Anthropology, Social Sciences, Research