Job Tittle:Research and Digital Initiatives Librarian (Librarian I/II Contractually:Limited Term Appointment) Date Posted: 04/24/2025 Closing Date:05/25/2025 Req ID: 42646 Job Category:Librarian : Contractually Limited Term Appointment Faculty/Division:UofT Scarborough Department:UTSC:Library Rsrch and Digital Initiatives Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Are you looking for challenging, meaningful work in a supportive and diverse environment? Are you looking for a career at one of Canada's top employers? Work where the world comes to think, discover and learn. Consider a career at the University of Toronto. About the University of Toronto Libraries The University of Toronto Libraries system is the largest academic library in Canada and is consistently ranked in the top ten among academic research libraries in North America. The system consists of 40 libraries located on three university campuses: St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This array of college libraries, special collections, and specialized libraries and information centres supports the teaching and research requirements of over 300 graduate programs, more than 70 professional programs, and about 700 undergraduate degree programs. In addition to more than 12 million volumes in 341 languages, the library system currently provides access to millions of electronic resources in various forms and over 31,000 linear metres of archival material. More than 150,000 new print volumes are acquired each year. The Libraries data centre houses more than 600 servers with a storage capacity of 1.5 petabytes. The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) is a growing campus on the eastern edge of Scarborough with over 13,000 full and part:time undergraduate students and a growing graduate student body. The UTSC Library is integrated into the UTL system but operates independently, developing its own services and programs. We value creativity, innovation, and enthusiasm for developing meaningful experiences for our students and faculty. The Opportunity Reporting to the Associate Librarian, Research and Digital Initiatives, the Research and Digital Initiatives Librarian will provide consultations and project support as part of a dynamic team that provides a growing range of research services across the full research cycle. The Research and Digital Initiatives Librarian will work alongside other staff and librarians in the Digital Scholarship Unit providing high:quality work stewarding research excellence on campus. Other responsibilities are as follows: :Support the development of digital humanities at U of T Scarborough, including but not limited to work with the library's Emerging Professionals program and our digital collections infrastructure (Islandora). :Lead and support projects, particularly associated with special digital collections and our digital collections infrastructure. :Support innovative services to enhance research and academic excellence at the University. :Conduct outreach in physical and virtual settings collaborating with campus partners, local community groups, and national and international partners. :Engage in professional development, committees, and other scholarly activities. Required Qualifications :Master's degree in library, archival or information science from an accredited institution :Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti:racism and accessibility :Excellent analytical and problem:solving skills :Familiarity with academic research processes, including the research lifecycle and the way the library supports and stewards research :Demonstrated understanding of the role of technology in library services and resources and the impact on diverse user communities, including recent developments in high:impact fields such as AI. :Excellent analytical and problem:solving skills :Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, pr