About the Opportunity
Reporting to the University Librarian and receiving operational guidance from the Orillia Campus Librarian, the Orillia Education Librarian (Limited Term Appointment) joins a dynamic team dedicated to supporting Bachelor of Education students on both the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses. The successful candidate will provide inclusive reference and research support, deliver information literacy instruction, and contribute to targeted collection development. Collaboration with the Education Librarian on the Thunder Bay Campus, staff from other departments, and with library staff in Orillia and Thunder Bay, is integral to this role.
Orillia Education Librarian (LTA) Responsibilities
- Deliver reference and research consultation services in both face-to-face and virtual environments
- Design, develop, and facilitate course-integrated information literacy sessions and workshops.
- Create dynamic digital learning objects, including Springshare LibGuides and instructional videos, to support student and faculty research.
- Foster campus partnerships (e.g., with Student Health and Wellness) to offer value-added programming, such as library-led wellness initiatives during Thrive
- Develop and facilitate makerspace workshops centered on integrating coding tools and platforms,and robotics into the student learning experience
- Assist with frontline circulation services and operational workflows, utilizing the Ex-Libris Alma system.
- Contribute to daily library operations, including opening and closing procedures for the Orillia Education Library.
- Conduct ongoing collection evaluation to identify and recommend high-impact monographs, curricular resources, and Makerspace assets that enrich the student learning experience.
- Participate in provincial and institutional reference networks, including Ontario's Ask-a-Librarian chat service.
- Provide support at the Orillia Harvie Legacy Library as required, while maintaining a primary focus on the Heritage Place campus.
Qualifications
Required
- A graduate degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and information
- Experience developing instructional materials and conducting information literacy instruction sessions and workshops.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to take initiative.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
Preferred
- Bachelor of Education degree from an Ontario University.
- 2-3 years professional experience, with at least 1 year in an academic library
- Experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo platforms
- Experience with LibGuides software from Springshare.
Some evening and weekend work may be required.
