Librarian (Evenings and Weekends)

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 itsAcademic and Strategic Planand 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 (UL), the Librarian supports the teaching, learning, research, and creative activities of the University community. The Librarian provides in-person and online reference and research services, delivers library instruction, and collaborates with faculty and students to integrate information literacy into the curriculum. This position primarily supports evening and weekend operations. 

The Librarian also contributes to collection development, assessment, and analysis to help ensure library resources remain responsive to academic needs. As part of a collaborative, service-oriented team, the Librarian supports outreach, engagement, and program development and works across library departments to foster an inclusive and innovative learning environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide reference and research services to students and faculty 
• Collaborate with faculty and colleagues to integrate information literacy and research education into the curriculum, advancing the Library’s commitment to teaching and learning. 
• Liaise with faculty and students about services, resources, and collections  
• Work with student monitors and placement students on projects as needed  
• Participate in social media outreach and communications initiatives  
• Under the UL’s direction, collaborate with other librarians and library staff on related projects 
• Collect and maintain data, metrics, statistics related to position and duties 
• Participate in the weekly service desk schedule,  
• Contribute to system-wide service innovation and support the University Librarian on tasks or projects that advance the operations of Library Services. 
• Support the UL 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, an asset 
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive 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 

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: 15 hours per week. Monday toSaturday.

Schedule:To be determined in consultation with the UL but is anticipated to include two 4:00–8:00 p.m. shifts between Monday and Thursday each week. The remaining shift will alternate weekly: one week, Friday from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; the following week, Saturday from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

This is a temporary contract expected to continue until December 18th, 2026.

Mode of Work:On Campus

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 immediately 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.

  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 OCADU’sAccommodation in Employment Policy.

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.