Music Liaison Librarian (Librarian I/II; Contractually-Limited Term Appointment)

Job Title: Music Liaison Librarian (Librarian I/II; Contractually-Limited Term Appointment)

Date Posted: 06/12/2026

Closing Date: 07/12/2026

Req ID: 48425

Job Category: Librarian - Contractually Limited Term Appointment

Faculty/Division: Library

Department: Music Library

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

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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 Opportunity

The Music Library invites applications from innovative and service-oriented librarians for the position of Music Liaison Librarian. Reporting to the Head, Music Library, the successful candidate will be part of a team that includes three music librarians, a music archivist, two paraprofessional staff, and approximately 12 student workers. The Faculty of Music is building a 20-seat digital audio/video lab inside the music library in summer 2026. This position will help develop and assess proactive programming and outreach activities in support of a rapidly developing Music Technology and Digital Media program. As part of a team, this position will provide expert in-depth reference and research consultation for all music programs and will be responsible for collection development and management of music materials in all formats. There may be opportunities to contribute to film and streaming media collection development as well. The position will also contribute to emerging institutional priorities in artificial intelligence.

Representative Projects:

• In collaboration with Music Technology and Digital Media faculty, the Director of Information and Learning Technology for music, and the music library team, designs, delivers, and assesses workshops, consultations, and instructional resources related to the new music technology lab.
• With the music library team, supports institutional priorities in artificial intelligence with innovative music library programming.
• Works closely with multiple vendors to manage several large approval profiles for music books, scores, and sound recordings
• Develops innovative ways of promoting collections to users (instruction, physical and digital displays, social media, etc.)
• May work with colleagues across all campuses to coordinate the acquisition and licensing of DVD, Blu-Ray, and streaming media.
• Participates in relevant UTL, Faculty of Music and professional committees.

Required Qualifications

• A degree from an accredited Master’s level program in library and information studies
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility
• A post-secondary degree in music, or equivalent extensive musical training
• Demonstrated ability to do proactive outreach and build strong relationships with students, faculty, colleagues and vendors

• Understanding of copyright laws related to the acquisition and use of music and streaming media materials
• Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, as well as their application in varied teaching and research contexts.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in machine learning and artificial intelligence within academic libraries

• Knowledge of licensing, preservation and collection management principles in academic libraries, particularly related to music and video materials in all formats, including streaming media.
• Knowledge of the principles of information literacy and how they are applied in an academic setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated training and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a continually changing environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A graduate degree in Music
• Additional education in film studies or related field
• Knowledge of languages other than English, particularly French, German or Italian
• Relevant professional experience in an academic library

Salary and Terms of Appointment:

It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Librarian I/II level, subject to review and experience. Minimum salary: LIB I: $83,080; LIB II: $ 86,687 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications). The expected salary range is $ 83,080 - $86,687, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. This is a Contractually-Limited Term Appointment ending on June 30, 2027.

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, 48425.

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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.

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