"Research and Instruction Librarian, Business & Social Sciences"

Updated: March 2026

Queen's University Library invites applications for an initial continuing track appointment for the position of Research and Instruction Librarian, Business & Social Sciences at Joseph S. Stauffer Library. Rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, with an anticipated rank of General or Assistant Librarian. Salary range is $75,000-$100,000 with preferred start date of summer 2026. This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the University.

Qualifications

Required:

• An ALA accredited MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent
• A minimum of two to three years of subject liaison librarian experience in an academic library
• Demonstrated knowledge of business information resources
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and delivery of information literacy instruction, both in-person and online
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of reference services
• Evidence of the use of one of more research tools and methodologies appropriate for scholarly research such as citation management, knowledge or evidence synthesis, or data analysis
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Collegiality, strong service commitment and the ability to work effectively in both a team-based and a self-directed environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain productive professional relationships
• Ability to balance priorities and adapt in a changing work environment

Preferred:

• Experience as a liaison librarian in business, economics or related discipline in an academic setting
• Collection development experience, including electronic resource evaluation, monograph selection, and deselection
• Demonstrated experience with incorporating AI literacy into teaching practice
• Proficiency with instructional design and education technology tools
• Demonstrated experience creating online learning objects (tutorials, videos, guides, etc.)
• Evidence of potential for professional contributions and ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to I-EDIAA and/or experience serving diverse populations of users

Description

The library supports Queen’s University in its vision to integrate focused research excellence, transformative teaching, and an unparalleled student experience within a community defined by personal scale, deep connection, and global engagement. This distinctive culture empowers our students, scholars, and partners to advance knowledge, cultivate leadership, and develop solutions to the complex challenges facing Canada and the world.

Reporting to the Head Humanities, Business and Social Sciences Librarian, and working as part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team, the Research and Instruction librarian for Business and Social Sciences serves as the library’s primary liaison to the Smith School of Business and related social science departments. Supporting faculty, staff and students, the Research and Instruction Librarian provides reference, research and instructional services, including:

• developing, delivering and evaluating curriculum-integrated information literacy and general instruction programs;
• designing and delivering reference, instruction and promotional materials, including web pages, online tutorials and research guides;
• taking on collection development and print stewardship activities in assigned subject areas;
• conducting research consultations with users;
• developing and cultivating relationships with liaison departments and library units.

Working with colleagues across the library system, the librarian consults, collaborates and shares a commitment to professional delivery of services while actively working to achieve the library’s goals and objectives. In addition, the librarian supports the library in aligning our work with the University’s Indigenization – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility (I-EDIAA) priorities, and Truth and Reconciliation efforts.

Institution

Queen’s University has a long history of scholarship, discovery, and innovation that shapes our collective knowledge and helps address some of the world’s most pressing concerns. Home to more than 25,000 students, Queen’s offers a comprehensive research-intensive environment. Diverse perspectives and a wealth of experience enrich our students and faculty while a core part of our mission is to engage in international learning and research.