Public Services Librarian

Serve Bishop’s University in Sherbrooke as a Public Services Librarian, teaching information literacy and providing research assistance on campus.
This full-time, five-month Librarian I contract runs from January 2027 through May 2027. You will support academic library teaching and research services for students, faculty, and staff. The work includes library orientations, instructional materials, digital literacy, and ethical artificial intelligence projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach in-person library orientation classes during winter semester
Guide students in locating, evaluating, and using resources
Provide research assistance across broad subject areas
Develop instructional materials and support faculty research
Participate in committees, working groups, and special projects
Requirements:
Hold an ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent relevant degree
Understand academic library collections, services, and information literacy instruction
Demonstrate professional initiative, flexibility, and collegial collaboration
Communicate excellently in English and French as specified
Know OCLC World Share; familiarity is an asset
Bring teaching, research assistance, and information literacy expertise to Bishop’s University’s Library Learning Commons in Sherbrooke.