Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.
To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.
If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.
Job Details:
Position Title: Liaison Librarian
Status: Sessional Librarian
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration of Need: 6 months
Faculty/Department: Libraries
Campus/Location: Lakeshore Campus
Salary: Academic starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience.
About Libraries:
Come and join a supportive and fun library team! We offer a robust onboarding program to get you started and mentoring opportunities to level-up your skills, including a community of practice devoted to research and digital fluency instruction, AI Power Hours, as well as the Idea Labs, our digital media and fabrication makerspaces. We are an engaging bunch with wide-ranging interests – hiking, travel, crafting, baking (and sampling baking), pets, gardening, and debating the best books, TV shows, and films, to name but a few.
About the Liaison Librarian Position:
The Library seeks an innovative, creative, and digitally-skilled liaison librarian for the college’s Lakeshore campus to support teaching, learning, and research in the Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design. A central part of the role is teaching information and digital literacy competencies to learners based on course learning outcomes and in consultation with instructors, with the goal of integrating and scaffolding content throughout curricula. With a focus on active learning and student engagement, the Librarian uses teaching methods and develops learning objects grounded in the Universal Design for Learning framework. Teaching modalities may range from in-person synchronous learning to hybrid and online asynchronous modules.
The Librarian assists students, faculty, and staff with accessing and using library resources via in-person and video appointments, and chat/text (askON). Developing and maintaining collections in all formats and completing library assessments for new and renewed programs in assigned liaison areas are also part of the role. The Librarian builds relationships with faculty and administrators to facilitate awareness of library services and to learn about library-related needs and opportunities for collaboration.
Working with the librarian and library administrative teams, the incumbent participates in service delivery and content development outside their liaison areas to support students’ academic success (e.g. artificial intelligence and the research process, academic integrity and citation supports, EDIB-related content, orientations). Leading and participating in departmental and other committees is also part of this role. The Librarian shapes their teaching, collections, and research help practices using the core values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging throughout.
About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:
Education
The successful candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Studies from an American Library Association accredited institution.
Advanced knowledge of information and digital literacy skill development in post-secondary education is essential.
Experience
At least three years professional experience delivering information literacy and research help services as an academic liaison is strongly desired.
A related undergraduate degree would be a strong asset, as would knowledge of Blackboard and GenAI applications.
Additional qualifications include: a strong aptitude for technology; excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills; strong problem solving, advocacy, project management, relationship building, and interpersonal skills; a proven commitment to customer experience and to working in a collaborative and collegial team environment; the demonstrated ability to multi-task a variety of responsibilities and projects, and adaptability within a variety of professional contexts.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
What's in it for you?
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An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
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Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
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Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
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Amazing perks!
We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.
Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment ([email protected]).
