Research Impact Librarian [Career Librarian Position]

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Research Impact Librarian [Career Librarian Position]
Library – Collection Services
Posted: March 18, 2025
Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 18, 2025

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the University Libraries at Toronto Metropolitan University invites applications for the position of Research Impact Librarian effective July 1, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval.

In recognition of the under-representation of racialized and Indigenous persons in academic librarian roles, the University Libraries especially welcome applications from racialized and Indigenous persons and such candidates are encouraged to self identify through our Applicant Diversity Self-ID questionnaire, accessible through our Faculty Recruitment Portal.

The Opportunity
Toronto Metropolitan University Libraries seeks an innovative, collegial, and collaborative librarian to develop, advance, implement and support a range of services around scholarly output, research impact, and bibliometrics for the Toronto Metropolitan University community.

This position is part of the Collections Services (CS) Department and reports to the Dean of Libraries. The Librarian will work under the direction of the Associate Dean of Libraries for Scholarly, Research, and Creative (SRC) activities, and work collaboratively with subject liaison librarians, and with other key institutional stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute research impact strategies that align with TMU’s broader institutional goals. This work will contribute to increasing SRC excellence, intensity, and impact in alignment with institutional priorities (TMU’s Strategic Research Plan 2025-2030 and Academic Plan 2025-2030).

The Research Impact Librarian will provide guidance and support faculty and researchers in optimizing their research visibility and will develop and deliver training sessions on research impact and alternative metrics, and strategies for increasing research visibility while providing expertise in the use of citation databases to track and analyze research output. The librarian assists in evaluating bibliometrics data to communicate research impact within TMU’s strategic plans and research initiatives. The research impact portfolio would encompass (but not be limited to): bibliometrics, alt-metrics, sustainable development goals (SDGs), critical assessment and analysis, assessment of impact of open scholarship, community impact, etc.The librarian will also collaborate with programs, departments, and Faculties in the development and implementation of research impact strategies.

This role may involve liaison work which includes providing expertise in discipline-specific reference, research consultation, library instruction, collection development and collaborative support of graduate programs within the team of liaison librarians. Librarians actively contribute to providing research assistance through both in-person and virtual service points, and may occasionally be required to work non-standard hours, including weekends and evenings.

As a Career Librarian, the incumbent contributes to the Libraries and the University through active participation in the collegial management structure and committees, and engages in professional development and/or scholarly, research and creative activities. Furthermore, they will contribute to University priorities, including the development of Indigenous initiatives and supporting the responsibilities outlined in the 94 Calls to Action on Truth and Reconciliation.

The successful candidate must be a graduate of an accredited library/information school with a MLS/MLIS/MISt/MI degree or acceptable ALA recognized equivalent. In addition,the candidate must present evidence of the following skills and qualifications:

Experience working with research impact assessment, including bibliometric services in a relevant library and/or information center.
Demonstrated experience with different bibliometric data sources with citation tracking capabilities.
Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis methods related to bibliometrics, including data management, manipulation, interpretation, and analysis.
Experience extracting and analyzing bibliometric data in support of strategic requests from Library leadership, including strategic planning, ranking activity, and other research impact reporting.
Proven experience supporting faculty and researchers in optimizing their research visibility.
Strong ability to explore and answer methodological questions related to indicators of research impact in a variety of disciplinary contexts.
Expertise in responsible research evaluation via bibliometric data; conversant with issues related to the quantification of research impact.
Proven success in prioritizing, evaluating, negotiating, and managing requests for bibliometric data and support.
Experience in providing training to faculty, students, and staff on research impact, bibliometrics and alternative metrics.
Proven expertise consulting on best practices in working with bibliometric data and alternative metrics.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and practices and attitudes that advance these University and community values, and an understanding of how these values relate to research impact and citational justice.

Candidates possessing the following will be preferred:

Strong written and verbal skills for teaching and report writing.
Experience teaching information literacy and serving as a liaison to an academic department.
Experience analyzing large datasets.
Relevant academic research experiences and/or publications and/or conference presentations.
Excellent understanding of scholarly communication, including open access publishing, research data management and persistent identifiers.

Our committee recognizes that individuals have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent professional record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits.

TMU Libraries
A vibrant and innovative centre of exploration, research, creation and learning, TMU Libraries are positioned at the core of the University’s academic, research and community engagement goals. The Libraries support a diverse community of learners and instructors, researchers and scholars, and community experts and entrepreneurs, and is a hub of interdisciplinary scholarly, research, and creative (SRC) activities. The dedicated team of more than 100 talented individuals supports a growing academic community, including new campuses and a growing number of international students. In addition to our main campus Library, TMU Libraries includes a Law Library branch, and soon to be opened Medical Library branch. TMU Libraries provide crucial academic learning, creation and research resources, programs, services and spaces. Its unique blend of expertise and programming, coupled with access to leading edge technology and an array of information resources, fosters a rich academic environment, supporting the University’s complement of degree programs, and advancing research and discovery, and community outreach and engagement.

The Libraries are committed to the TRC Calls to Action and are actively exploring ways to decolonize our work. These efforts are further supported by the Mash Koh Wee Kah Pooh Win (Standing Strong Task Force) recommendations and the University’s renaming initiative. Our ongoing commitment to equity and community inclusion continue to shape and reaffirm our values and priorities as a Library and University.

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Serving a highly diverse student population of over 48,000, with 125+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning, and distinguished by a professionally focussed curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city-building through its award-winning architecture.

Working at TMU
At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. At TMU, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to this path; our current Academic Plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Dedicated to a people first culture, TMU is proud to rank number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.

We invite you to explore the range of benefits and supports available to faculty, including access to our diverse faculty and staff networks.

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TMU is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the Accessibility and Human Rights websites.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Additional Information About the Position
Employment Type: Full-Time Career Employee (FTCE)

Salary: In accordance with Article 16.4 of the Collective Agreement, the salary minima are $76,297.75 for Librarian I and $85,125.61 for Librarian II. Salary will commensurate with experience and will increase annually by: i) an Across-the-Board increase and ii) one Career Development Increment (CDI) up to the maximum for satisfactory service and conditional upon receipt of the member’s annual report.

Benefits: Extended health, vision, dental, insurance, tuition waiver benefits and access to the Toronto Metropolitan University Retirement Pension Plan. Five weeks vacation per completed year of service. Sixteen professional development days per year.

Location of Work: Downtown Toronto

How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received by April 18. The position will remain open until filled.

a letter of application;
a curriculum vitae; and
names of three individuals who may be contacted for references.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.

Contacts
Any confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Librarian Appointment Committee Chair Lei Jin at [email protected].

Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect with Debbie Thompson [[email protected]], Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion [www.torontomu.ca/equity].

Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Toronto Metropolitan University are welcome to contact James McKay, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at [email protected].

For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Faculty Recruitment Portal, please contact [email protected].

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