Job Description
Position Title / Rank: Assistant or Associate Librarian, Learning & Curriculum Support - Two Positions
Department: Library Learning and Curriculum Support
Position Description:
The McLaughlin Library at the University of Guelph invites applications to fill two positions for Learning & Curriculum Support Librarians at the rank of Assistant Librarian (Continuing Appointment-track) or Associate Librarian (Continuing Appointment) levels. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, or another mutually agreed-upon date in 2026.
In keeping with the University of Guelph’s commitment to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, for at least one of the two positions, there will be a preference for selecting a person who is a member of at least one of the following groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
All candidates will be required to complete the Applicant Tracking Questionnaire. Self-identification is optional but required for consideration under this preference. Applicants who self-identify as an Indigenous person on the Applicant Tracking Questionnaire will be asked to confirm their Indigenous citizenship and/or ancestral and kinship connections to a recognized and inherent First Nation, Inuit or Métis, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian nation, community, treaty, land claim, territory or region through a confidential follow-up process facilitated by the Offices of Diversity and Human Rights and Indigenous Initiatives.
The positions report to the Manager, Information Literacy, and are members of the Information Literacy (IL) team, in the Learning & Curriculum Support (L&CS) team. The Learning & Curriculum Support Librarian:
Uses the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education to design, deliver and assess information literacy instruction, programming, and services within courses, programs, and colleges in in-person, online, synchronous, and asynchronous contexts
Provides research help services, including knowledge synthesis support (e.g. systematic or scoping reviews), in person and online
Participates in special projects, committees, and team processes to advance the goals, values, and mission of the IL team, the L&CS team, the McLaughlin Library, and the University of Guelph
Works collaboratively with colleagues and faculty in a team-based environment
Maintains current awareness of best practices and emerging trends in information literacy, academic libraries, and higher education
Engages in scholarship, including research, study, professional development, scholarly and/or creative activities
Engages in service, including to the University, academic or professional service, and/or relevant community service.
Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent
Experience providing instruction to groups in a college or university setting and/or knowledge of instructional design and pedagogy
Experience providing reference service and/or broad knowledge of information sources and tools in academic libraries
Knowledge of best practices and current trends in information literacy in higher education and ability to apply the ACRL Information Literacy Framework for Higher Education
Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to the principles of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in libraries and higher education
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and adopt new technologies and software
Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and collegial team-based organization
Self-directed and well organized with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with knowledge synthesis (e.g. systematic and scoping review) methods and tools, including the development of comprehensive search strategies
Familiarity with critical information literacy theory and practice
Knowledge of accessible teaching practices, accessible document creation, and/or accessible digital media creation.
The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by Bi-Naagward | It Comes into View, the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy.
The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of over 144,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.
Application Process
Internal applicants: If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. SuccessFactors: Career Opportunities (sapsf.com).
External applicants: Create an account on https://careers.uoguelph.ca/.
All applicants: Apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #1337) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated single PDF file):
A statement outlining how your knowledge, skills, and experience relate to the responsibilities and qualifications of the position, including experiences, activities, and future plans to advance Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility;
A curriculum vitae; and
Names and contact information for three professional referees, indicating your relationship to them.
Applications should be submitted by the posted end date and addressed to the attention of: Jacqueline Kreller-Vanderkooy, Manager, Information Literacy, McLaughlin Library.
Assessment of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the application process may be directed to Sheryl Cantlon, Executive Assistant, Office of the University Librarian, McLaughlin Library at libadmin@uoguelph.ca.
Date Posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 05/06/2026 or until a suitable candidate is found.
This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA).
The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.”
The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant’s record of achievement. You are not required to disclose these circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.
The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Occupational Health and Wellness at 51+-824-4120 x52674. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the hiring process or for more information and support, please visit the University’s Occupational Health and Wellness or contact OHW at ohw@uoguelph.ca.
Department: Library Learning and Curriculum Support
Position Description:
The McLaughlin Library at the University of Guelph invites applications to fill two positions for Learning & Curriculum Support Librarians at the rank of Assistant Librarian (Continuing Appointment-track) or Associate Librarian (Continuing Appointment) levels. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, or another mutually agreed-upon date in 2026.
In keeping with the University of Guelph’s commitment to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, for at least one of the two positions, there will be a preference for selecting a person who is a member of at least one of the following groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
All candidates will be required to complete the Applicant Tracking Questionnaire. Self-identification is optional but required for consideration under this preference. Applicants who self-identify as an Indigenous person on the Applicant Tracking Questionnaire will be asked to confirm their Indigenous citizenship and/or ancestral and kinship connections to a recognized and inherent First Nation, Inuit or Métis, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian nation, community, treaty, land claim, territory or region through a confidential follow-up process facilitated by the Offices of Diversity and Human Rights and Indigenous Initiatives.
The positions report to the Manager, Information Literacy, and are members of the Information Literacy (IL) team, in the Learning & Curriculum Support (L&CS) team. The Learning & Curriculum Support Librarian:
Uses the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education to design, deliver and assess information literacy instruction, programming, and services within courses, programs, and colleges in in-person, online, synchronous, and asynchronous contexts
Provides research help services, including knowledge synthesis support (e.g. systematic or scoping reviews), in person and online
Participates in special projects, committees, and team processes to advance the goals, values, and mission of the IL team, the L&CS team, the McLaughlin Library, and the University of Guelph
Works collaboratively with colleagues and faculty in a team-based environment
Maintains current awareness of best practices and emerging trends in information literacy, academic libraries, and higher education
Engages in scholarship, including research, study, professional development, scholarly and/or creative activities
Engages in service, including to the University, academic or professional service, and/or relevant community service.
Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent
Experience providing instruction to groups in a college or university setting and/or knowledge of instructional design and pedagogy
Experience providing reference service and/or broad knowledge of information sources and tools in academic libraries
Knowledge of best practices and current trends in information literacy in higher education and ability to apply the ACRL Information Literacy Framework for Higher Education
Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to the principles of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in libraries and higher education
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and adopt new technologies and software
Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and collegial team-based organization
Self-directed and well organized with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with knowledge synthesis (e.g. systematic and scoping review) methods and tools, including the development of comprehensive search strategies
Familiarity with critical information literacy theory and practice
Knowledge of accessible teaching practices, accessible document creation, and/or accessible digital media creation.
The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by Bi-Naagward | It Comes into View, the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy.
The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of over 144,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.
Application Process
Internal applicants: If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. SuccessFactors: Career Opportunities (sapsf.com).
External applicants: Create an account on https://careers.uoguelph.ca/.
All applicants: Apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #1337) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated single PDF file):
A statement outlining how your knowledge, skills, and experience relate to the responsibilities and qualifications of the position, including experiences, activities, and future plans to advance Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility;
A curriculum vitae; and
Names and contact information for three professional referees, indicating your relationship to them.
Applications should be submitted by the posted end date and addressed to the attention of: Jacqueline Kreller-Vanderkooy, Manager, Information Literacy, McLaughlin Library.
Assessment of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the application process may be directed to Sheryl Cantlon, Executive Assistant, Office of the University Librarian, McLaughlin Library at libadmin@uoguelph.ca.
Date Posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 05/06/2026 or until a suitable candidate is found.
This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA).
The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.”
The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant’s record of achievement. You are not required to disclose these circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.
The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Occupational Health and Wellness at 51+-824-4120 x52674. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the hiring process or for more information and support, please visit the University’s Occupational Health and Wellness or contact OHW at ohw@uoguelph.ca.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Learning & Curriculum Support Librarian / Assistant or Associate Librarian - Two Positions position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Guelph offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
