Discovery & Systems Librarian (Limited Term Appointment)

Position Vacancy

Title: Discovery & Systems Librarian (Limited Term Appointment) Start Date: January 1, 2027

End Date: June 30, 2027

Primary Location: Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario Secondary Location: Trent University, Durham GTA Campus, Oshawa, Ontario (as required)

Rank: Librarian I-II, commensurate with experience

Annual Salary: $99,119.55 to $110,077.77 (2026-27 rates)

Trent University Library and Archives invites applications from self-directed, innovative, and collaborative librarians for the position of Discovery & Systems Librarian. This is a 6-month Limited Term Appointment. Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will lead the administration of the library’s core systems and discovery technologies, supporting seamless access to resources and services. Trent University is one of Canada’s leading primarily undergraduate universities. Trent’s Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while the Durham GTA campus offers a close-knit community with an urban vibe, conveniently located in Oshawa, 40 minutes from downtown Toronto. Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research, and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world. Trent University Library and Archives provides collections and services fundamental to academic success, innovation, the advancement of knowledge, and lifelong learning. With a collaborative team of librarians and staff working across both campuses, the Library and Archives partners with faculty, students, and campus units to deliver responsive and inclusive services.

Approved:

Librarians Committee: September 24, 2026

Personnel Committee: September 24, 2026

Provost’s Office: September 29, 2026

Librarians are members of the Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA). Position Description Reporting to the University Librarian, the Discovery & Systems Librarian provides leadership for the Library & Archives’ discovery and access environment, ensuring reliable, user-centred access to library resources and services. This six-month Limited Term Appointment (LTA) focuses on the administration and enhancement of the library services platform and related technologies that support discovery, authentication, identity management, fulfilment, and digital service delivery. The Librarian oversees system configuration, integrations, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and staff training, and supervises one OPSEU staff member. The role also provides operational leadership for cataloguing, metadata, and e-resources workflows to support accurate holdings and reliable discovery services. In addition, the Librarian administers the Discovery and Systems budget, recommends technology investments, manages hardware and software maintenance and renewal processes, and collaborates with IT Services on infrastructure and systems integrations. As Trent’s institutional lead for Collaborative Futures, the Discovery & Systems Librarian represents the university on OCUL working groups and project teams. The role leads the data collection and reporting for CARL and OCUL statistical surveys. In collaboration with the Scholarly Resources Librarian, this position supports the maintenance, management, and analysis of Library collections, including related workflow documentation and staff training. As a key resource for Library services and collections teams, the Discovery & Systems Librarian communicates systems changes and outcomes and supports Library initiatives requiring systems expertise.

For a complete job description and to apply visit https://www.trentu.ca/humanresources/careers/full-time-faculty/discovery-systems-librarian-limited-term-appointment?24351

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must supply the following in one (1) single PDF attachment:
• a covering letter of interest;
• curriculum vitae, which must include a statement of your citizenship;
• the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.
The Library & Archives hiring process involves evaluating applications against the qualifications listed above. Applicants are encouraged to explicitly indicate in their application how their skills and experiences support the professional expertise and competencies qualifications listed above.

Candidates are encouraged to supply a completed Trent University Self Identification Form, which may be submitted as a separate attachment.

Candidates should apply in confidence by email to: libraryadministration@trentu.ca attention
Emily Tufts, University Librarian.

Application Deadline:  October 30th, 2026