Digital Content Librarian; Librarian I​/II; Contractually-Limited Term Appointment

Digital Content Librarian (Librarian I/II; Contractually-Limited Term Appointment)

Salary:
The expected salary range is $83,080 - $86,687

Created: February 20, 2026

Are you looking for challenging, meaningful work in a supportive and diverse environment? Are you looking for a career at one of Canada’s top employers? Work where the world comes to think, discover and learn. Consider a career at the University of Toronto.

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.

Overview: Web Project Manager and Content Strategy Librarian, this position will play a vital role in supporting digital initiatives, managing online content, and creating documentation with a focus on user‑friendly digital experiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, a strong understanding of library systems, and a commitment to user‑focused services.

• Web and Content Maintenance
  • Create, edit, and audit web content to ensure accessibility and usability.
  • Work with ITS (Information Technology Services) Service Managers and UTL Communications to ensure web spaces effectively communicate about library spaces, collections, and services.
  • Support the design and maintenance of the library websites, ensuring they are user‑friendly, accessible, and up to date.
  • Enhance the overall user experience of the website, including navigation, layout, and functionality.
  • Participate in content health initiatives by supporting content audits, quality assurance processes, and the application of web standards and style guidelines.
  • Use web analytics and user feedback to help assess content performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Training and Documentation
  • Create and maintain user guides, tutorials, and training material to support library staff in creating and managing digital content.
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate staff on the use of ITS‑supported tools and platforms for content delivery.
• User Support and Outreach
  • Provide point‑of‑need support to staff and users, troubleshooting and responding to help tickets for various digital services.
  • Collaborate with library departments and academic units to promote library collections, spaces, and services through outreach initiatives.

• 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.
• Experience with content management systems, issue tracking tools, and collaboration tools such as Drupal, Word Press, Jira, XWiki, Sharepoint, and Git Lab.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with…