Liaison Support Librarian

About the job

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we live, work and create

OCAD University, Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, is a vibrant community of bold, curious and compassionate artists, designers and scholars who are imagining and creating a joyful, equitable and sustainable world. The University is an internationally renowned hub for art, design, digital media, research, innovation and creativity, and arts administration. It embraces collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to change-making through art, design-thinking curriculum and research, making OCAD U a local, regional, national and global leader in art and design.

It is an exciting time to join the OCAD U community as the University is at a key stage in its institutional transformation, with the implementation of its Academic and Strategic Plan and guiding principles — driving positive impact; decolonization, indigenization and equity; environmental sustainability; emerging as a vibrant hub; student centered approaches; innovation in learning teaching and research; and financial stewardship.

Reporting to the University Librarian, the Liaison Support Librarian supports the teaching, learning, research, and creative activities of the University community. The Liaison Support Librarian provides reference and research services (in person, online, and through various platforms), delivers library instruction, and collaborates with faculty and students to integrate information literacy into the curriculum.

The Liaison Support Librarian is responsible for collection development and management, including assessment and analysis to ensure resources remain responsive to academic needs. As part of a collaborative, service-oriented team, the Liaison Support Librarian contributes to outreach, engagement, and program development, working across library departments to support an inclusive and innovative learning environment.

Summary Of Responsibilities

Reference and Liaison

• Provide reference and research services in person and virtually, including weekly scheduled shifts (some evenings and weekends).
• Serve as liaison librarian for assigned departments, including:
• Collection development and management of materials in all formats, including deselection and preservation.
• Delivery of library instruction, orientations, and research workshops in library, classroom/studio, and asynchronous settings.
• Preparation of Electronic Content Management (ECM) and Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP) reports for cyclical reviews and program/course modifications.
• Regular communication with faculty and students about services, resources, and collections.
• Collaborate with faculty and colleagues to integrate information literacy and research education into the curriculum, advancing the Library’s commitment to teaching and learning.
• Develop outreach programs for first year students
• Work with library placement students on projects as needed
• Participates in social media outreach and communications initiatives
• Develop print and digital instructional and outreach materials (e.g., LibGuides, Canvas content, videos, research guides, web content).
• Collect and maintain data, metrics, and statistics related to liaison and reference activities.
• Represent the Library on internal committees, working groups, and professional associations (e.g., Ontario Council of University Libraries).
• Contribute to system-wide service innovation and support the University Librarian on tasks or projects that advance the operations of Library Services.

Other

• Serve on internal and external committees, as required
• Collaborate with other librarians and library staff on related projects, and other library initiatives when called upon by the University Librarian
• Collect and maintain data, metrics, statistics related to position and duties, recording these monthly on the library’s shared Excel workbook
• Analyze statistics and prepare monthly reports
• Participate in the weekly service desk schedule, including evening and weekend shifts as required
• Support the University Librarian in related duties that contribute to the successful operation of Library Services

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent education and work experience
• Master’s degree in Art History or other Humanities degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in a post-secondary academic library, preferred
• Experience with library systems (including Alma and Primo), preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of the academic library environment, preferably in an art, architecture, or design library.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and manage projects successfully; commitment to participate in appropriate professional service and conduct research and scholarship
• Familiarity with current library software and technologies (e.g., Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo, Springshare)
• Experience with project management of digitized and/or born-digital assets in a library, archives, or museum
• Demonstrated knowledge of current web accessibility standards, preferably AODA, and Canadian Copyright
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty
• Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend shifts, as required

Mode of Work: On Campus

Compensation: Hiring Range – $42.96 to $49.16 per hour commensurate with experience, plus 4% vacation pay and 7% in lieu of *benefits; Salary Range – $42.96 to $56.25 per hour.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, for a total of 35 hours per week. This is a temporary contract expected to continue until Friday, December 19, 2025. Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend shifts, as required.

Application Deadline:

Interested applicants are invited to submit an updated * resume and cover letter (PDF) by selecting “Apply Now” below. The review of applications will begin September 28th and will continue until the position has been filled.

Please upload your resume and cover letter as one PDF. Please name your upload: FirstName_LastName-Job Code

As an institution committed to art, design, digital media and related scholarship, OCAD University recognizes the profound and essential value that diversity brings to the creation, reception and circulation of creative practices and discourse. OCAD University understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are essential to and enrich the institution’s core mission and vision as an art and design university with a local and global scope.

As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

We encourage members of designated equity-deserving groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire.

OCAD University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact People & Culture for more information or refer to OCAD U’s Policy of Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities .

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.