| Organization Name |
| University of Toronto Libraries |
| Job Title |
| Scholarly Publishing Librarian (Librarian I/II; Permanent Status Stream) |
| Job Type |
| Full Time (Permanent / Tenure Track) |
| Location |
| Toronto, ON |
| Posting Date |
| 12/13/2023 |
| Application Deadline |
| 01/14/2024 |
| Compensation |
| Minimum salary: LIB I: $76,403; LIB II: $79,720 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications) |
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| Job Description |
| Scholarly Publishing Librarian (Librarian I/II; Permanent Status Stream)Req ID: 35136Job Category: Librarian – Permanent Status StreamFaculty/Division: LibraryDepartment: Scholarly Communications & Copyright OfCCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)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 LibrariesThe 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 OpportunityThe University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) seeks a user-focused, adaptable, highly collaborative, and innovative librarian for the position of Scholarly Publishing Librarian. Reporting to the Head, Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office, the incumbent works with colleagues throughout the system to support existing publishing services (such as the institutional repository) and develop new services that engage emerging technologies, publishing models, and platforms to meet the expanding needs of University of Toronto researchers in a rapidly changing scholarly publishing landscape. As part of a team responsible for evolving UTL services to support the distribution of, and access to, open research, this position will develop strong relationships with technical staff, library colleagues, faculty, and university administration, peers in other institutions, and organizations and agencies supporting scholarly publishing.Representative duties and projects may include:In coordination with colleagues, provides support for UTL’s evolving Scholarly Publishing Services, including assessing services, gathering and analysing relevant data, and responsibility for managing the University’s institutional repository and Journal Production ServicesEngages in university-wide education and outreach to faculty, students, library colleagues, and university administrative units on a variety of scholarly publishing issues, including Tri-Agency open access policy compliance, researcher identity management, and exploring and understanding publishing choicesWorks in collaboration with the University of Toronto Press (UTP) to support opportunities that make Canadian research more openly available including support for the UTP/UTL Open Access Monograph PartnershipSupports scholarly publishing activities and programs in consultation with the Tri-Campus Scholarly Communications Committee and in areas determined by the Libraries’ strategic prioritiesParticipates in library and campus-wide committees and working groups and contributes to regional, national, and international work as appropriateMonitors and reports on developments, funder requirements, and best practices related to scholarly publishing and communicates their implications to Library and University stakeholdersDevelops expertise in research infrastructure, with a focus on opportunities for implementation and support of Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) within the University and nationally.Required QualificationsA degree from an accredited Master’s level program in library and information studiesDemonstrated knowledge of the scholarly publishing and research lifecyclesKnowledge of current trends and developments in scholarly publishing including evolving issues and emerging practices in open scienceKnowledge of institutional repositories and other scholarly communication platformsFamiliarity with copyright law and eResource and data licensingDemonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibilityProven ability to promote respect and inclusion by working successfully with a wide variety of people and encouraging their participation and involvementExcellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated training and presentation skillsDemonstrated flexibility, creativity and ability to adapt to a changing environment, where needs and priorities of the library and stakeholders may shift rapidlyExcellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead multiple concurrent projectsDemonstrated commitment to innovation and continuous learningPreferred QualificationsExperience engaging in collaborative projects and programs at the local, regional, national, or international levelExperience with relevant tools, protocols and standards such as DSpace, OJS, SWORD, OAI-PMH, MARC, Dublin Core, DOI/Crossref, HTML, XML, and ORCIDKnowledge of web and document accessibility principles and practicesAwareness and understanding of implications of Artificial Intelligence in librariesSalary and Terms of Appointment:It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Librarian I or II level, subject to review and experience. Minimum salary: LIB I: $76,403; LIB II: $79,720 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications). This is a permanent status stream appointment.Additional information:Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: https://people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association.How to Apply:Application Materials Required: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references of which at least two have supervised your work. Please attach a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of Surname, FirstName, 35136Diversity StatementsThe University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.University of Toronto Libraries’ Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Statement:https://www.library.utoronto.ca/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-statementUniversity of Toronto Libraries’ Anti-Racism Statement:https://www.library.utoronto.ca/anti-racism-statementAccessibility Statement:The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact utlhr@utoronto.ca. |
| Please include the public link to your posting if available |
| https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Scholarly-Publishing-Librarian-%28Librarian-III-Permanent-Status-Stream%29-ON/576601817/ |
| Application Process |
| Please apply online at: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Scholarly-Publishing-Librarian-%28Librarian-III-Permanent-Status-Stream%29-ON/576601817/ Application Materials Required: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references of which at least two have supervised your work. Please attach a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of Surname, FirstName, 35136 |
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