Job Description

Date Posted: 10/17/2022
Req ID: 27943
Faculty/Division: Library
Department: Scholarly Communications & Copyright OfC
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About Us:
The 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 42 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 15 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 500 servers with a storage capacity of 1.5 petabytes.

Your Opportunity:
Under direct supervision of the Head, Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office, the general direction of the Associate Chief Librarian for Collections and Materials Management and working in collaboration with colleagues in collection management and metadata services, the incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of the processes and workflows related to the Syllabus Service; contributing to the operational oversight of and providing guidance for the Scholarly Communications & Copyright Office; supporting the University of Toronto's copyright compliance efforts; setting work priorities; and training staff performing course reserves and reading list fulfillment-related duties. Primary contact to all (44) University of Toronto libraries for reading list fulfilment related functions.

QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM):

EDUCATION:

• University Degree or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 4 years' experience, preferably library environment.
• Experience managing electronic reserves services, including familiarity with electronic reserves software, e-resource licensing and acquisition, and digitization workflows
• Experience managing a budget an asset
• Experience as a supervisor, preferably of a team, that successfully demonstrates a high degree of skill in leading and developing staff
• Working experience of Alma or other library system platforms

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the changing landscape of Canadian copyright and its impact on universities
• Understanding of copyright clearance and licensing practices used within higher education
• Proven ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and develop/implement process improvements
• Highly developed organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with an aptitude for detail-oriented work
• Demonstrated training or teaching skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
• Proven ability to clearly and positively communicate complex concepts; excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of data management, manipulation and reporting, including demonstrated advanced knowledge of Excel or other analytic tools.
• Track record of successful collaboration and consensus building and ability to work collaboratively in an organizationally complex and culturally diverse higher education setting
• Flexibility, open-mindedness and the ability to function in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment; a high level of tolerance for complexity and ambiguity
• Strong evidence of a growth mindset: demonstrates flexibility, creativity, and resilience

OTHER:

• Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility
• Knowledge of Leganto and Learning Management Systems, such as Canvas
• Familiarity with content collaboration and content management software, such as Confluence and SharePoint

Closing Date: 10/25/2022, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $82,692 - $96,473 -- Broadband Salary Range: $82,692 - $137,819
Job Category: Library Services

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The 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.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility 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.

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