[CANMEDLIB] Job Posting - Director of Gerstein Science Information Centre, University of Toronto

[Heather Cunningham]

Dear colleagues,

I wanted to make you aware of this opportunity at the University of Toronto.

Director, Level II/IV
Location: Gerstein Science Information Centre, University of Toronto
Date required: May 1, 2022
Position closes: February 1, 2022
Position Description: see attachment
Application process: Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Library Human Resources at utlhr at utoronto.ca<mailto:utlhr at utoronto.ca>

Summary


The University of Toronto Libraries invites applications for an innovative, experienced, and knowledgeable library leader to serve in this key position. Reporting to the Associate Chief Librarian for Science Research & Information, the Director of Gerstein leads the services, resources and staff of the Gerstein Science Information Centre. The successful candidate will provide vision and strategic direction to the Library and offer leadership, support and mentorship to library employees. The Director will promote the Libraries' culture of diversity and inclusion and support UTL's Mission Statement and Values. As well, the Director will build relationships and proactively reach out to connect and advocate for the library with relevant faculty and other academic administrators.

As an active member of the University of Toronto Libraries senior management team, the Director will participate in central library committees and work with UTL administrative colleagues to implement UTL's strategic plan, develop strategic directions and assess service quality for the Gerstein Science Information Centre. Additionally, the Director works closely with the Health Science Information Consortium of Toronto (HSIC) and the HSIC Executive Director to help develop and maintain strong relationships between UTL and the hospital libraries.
The successful candidate will be a progressive, collaborative leader who is:
*             Responsive to evolving user needs and services in an academic library environment.
*             Committed to the values of equity, inclusion, diversity and accessibility
*             A mentor and leader to the staff and librarians.
*             Committed to maintaining current awareness of emerging technology and trends in libraries and how they can be applied to services and spaces.
*             Flexible and acts with fairness and integrity.
*             Familiar with managing in a unionized environment.


More information on the attached position description.

Regards,
Heather

Heather Cunningham, M.Sc., MLIS
Interim Director, Gerstein Science Information Centre
Pronouns: she/her
University of Toronto Libraries
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A5
h.cunningham at utoronto.ca<mailto:h.cunningham at utoronto.ca>

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