Job Description

Job Title: AI Readiness Librarian (LIB I/II/III; CLTA)

Date Posted: 05/27/2026

Closing Date: 06/26/2026

Req ID: 48316

Faculty/Division: Library

Department: Collection Development Dep

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

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About the University of Toronto Libraries

The University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) system is the largest academic library in Canada and is ranked in the top five among peer institutions in North America. The system comprises 40 libraries located across three university campuses: St.George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This diverse and extensive network of college libraries, special collections, and specialized information centres plays a pivotal role in supporting the teaching, scholarly, and research needs of nearly 100,000 students enrolled in a wide array of graduate, professional, and undergraduate programs.

The library system provides access to millions of resources in various formats, including electronic, print, audio-visual, data and geospatial materials. UTL also boasts impressive holdings of archival material and substantial digital collections, securely preserved in the libraries' data centre. The staff at UTL are integral to the academic and scholarly enterprise, working closely with faculty and students to support their teaching, learning, and research requirements. They are subject matter experts; they are skilled in research data management, collections, statistics, GIS, metadata, digital preservation, scholarly communications, copyright, teaching, knowledge synthesis, open access and much more. Our work is grounded in our commitment to support equity, diversity, and inclusion. UTL continuously evolves to meet the changing academic priorities and pressures at the University and within the broader landscape of higher education.

The University of Toronto Libraries invites applications for a librarian for a one-year Contractually Limited Term appointment to execute the Libraries’ transition to an AI-enabled information and service environment.

Reporting to the Associate Chief Librarian, Collections and Associate Chief Librarian, Science Research & Information, the AI Readiness Librarian will integrate AI and ML across library collections and public services ensuring a holistic, strategic and action-oriented approach. This tri-campus role focuses on project and change management, with an emphasis on deployment, communication, cross-unit alignment, and advancing organizational readiness. The librarian will act as a central hub, connecting people, projects, and leadership to ensure AI efforts are coherent, visible, and aligned with the University of Toronto’s vision of an AI-ready institution.

Responsibilities:

• Execute a coordinated, library-wide view of AI-related initiatives across the University of Toronto Libraries by aligning work already underway and identifying and mapping projects, participants, and priorities across all three campuses
• Develop and implement coordination structures such as forums, shared tracking tools, and reporting processes to align efforts, track progress, and maintain an understanding of activities across teams, individuals, and library units
• Serve as a central point of communication, facilitating information flow among project participants, library leadership, and institutional and stakeholders, including preparing briefings, updates and fielding information requests
• Identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for alignment, and document recommendations to support the next steps in ongoing AI integration
• Supervise student staff

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in library, archival or information science from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility
• Demonstrated experience in project management, coordination, or implementation of complex initiatives
• Motivation to act and be successful in building an AI-ready library
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a large, diverse, and organizationally complex environment
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of technology in library services and how technological choices and policies impact diverse user communities; including familiarity with concepts such as digital accessibility, user privacy and information security
• Demonstrated familiarity with AI, machine learning, or data-driven technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting organizational change management initiatives and familiarity with change management theories/frameworks
• Basic proficiency in web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL) for automating tasks or enhancing library services
• Knowledge of training development, skills-building programs, or staff engagement strategies
• Relevant supervisory experience

Salary and Terms of Appointment:

This is a one-year Contractually Limited Term Appointment.

It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Librarian I/II/III level, subject to review and experience. Minimum salary: LIB I: $83,080; LIB II: $ 86,687; LIB III: $110,940 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications). The expected salary range is  $ 83,080 - $110,940, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: https://people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/

Additional information:

Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association.

How to Apply:

Application Materials Required: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references of which at least two have supervised your work. Please attach a single electronic file into the “Resume” Field. (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of Surname, FirstName, 48316.

The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants but will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

University of Toronto Library System: http://library.utoronto.ca/

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Policies for librarians: https://people.utoronto.ca/policies/

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

University of Toronto Libraries’ Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Statement:

https://library.utoronto.ca/policy/anti-racism-and-diversity-equity-and-inclusion

University of Toronto Libraries' Anti-Racism Statement:

https://library.utoronto.ca/policy/anti-racism-and-diversity-equity-and-inclusion