(PERMANENT FULL TIME) LIBRARIAN - RESEARCH AND ACADEMICS

(PERMANENT FULL TIME) LIBRARIAN - RESEARCH AND ACADEMICS

Job Category: Research & Academics/Fellowships

Requisition Number: PERMA003859

• Posted : September 30, 2026
• Full-Time

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Whitby, ON L1N5S9, CAN

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of Research and Academics, the Librarian will maintain a comprehensive, clinical reference library, suitable for the requirement of the Centre's varied professional and management staff and work as part of a team delivering information services and supporting evidence-based practice in patient care, health education and clinical research by conducting in-depth reference services and literature searches; developing and providing workshops related to research and critical appraisal; and establishing current awareness services. The Librarian provides clinical library services, engages in health information literacy , supports research, and promotes the library's services and the collection staff, affiliated physicians, residents, students, patients and caregivers.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides reference services which involves interviewing, interpreting requirements, and establishing level and detail of information needed to staff and students
• Responsible for conducting expert literature searches and the subsequent synthesis, analysis, editing and filtering of information to meet clients' needs
• Provides knowledge synthesis consultations
• Responsible for development/maintenance of a database to maintain copyright information for scales and instruments
• Provides marketing and promotion of library services to clients and staff
• Actively engages in planning, collection development, special projects and best practice improvement initiatives
• Using the integrated library system (ILS) loans materials and maintains/updates borrower accounts
• Arranges interlibrary loans for items not owned by the Library, and completes interlibrary loan requests from other libraries through DOCLINE;
• Performs core library services such as cataloguing according to the National Library of Medicine and Library of Congress classification standards;
• Advising on library budget and subscription renewals
• Prepares statistical reports of usage of Library resources and functions;
• Prepares and delivers education sessions to enhance information research skills and prepares and disseminates online/electronic training materials and tools
• Participates on Hospital committees and councils
• Consult with departments on acquisition and renewal of electronic and print subscriptions and resources
• Maintain an awareness of new literature and research developments in areas of mental health, applied mental health and recovery, and specialization in emerging trends in health sciences libraries
• Remain apprised of methodological advances in the area of best practices in literature search and related knowledge synthesis activities (e.g. systematic reviews, rapid reviews)
• Support patient use of Library including assistance with computer and printer use
• Oversees Library volunteers;
• Manages and produces publication of open access journal (Journal of Recovery in Mental Health) with an emphasis on:
• strict adherence to publication cycle timelines;
• timely communication with section editors, authors and reviewers; and
• coordination of high quality article production and formatting from submission to publication.
• Supports the organizational online learning management system (LMS) including tasks such as:
• troubleshooting user accounts,
• performing system maintenance,
• working closely with the IT department to address system issues;
• overseeing system administration; and
• liaising with the LMS vendor to perform system maintenance and fix issues.
• Performs other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited Master's degree in library/information sciences
• Experience working in a health sciences library
• Experience in systematic literature searches
• Proficient with biomedical databases such as PsycINFO, Medline and other electronic health information resources
• Advanced computer skills and experience with DOCLINE
• Initiative, accountability, creativity and outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills
• An enthusiastic, energetic and engaging style that inspires and motivates others
• Time management skills including planning, organizing and prioritizing work
• Knowledge of intellectual property and copyright laws and other relevant legislation
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and improvement of professional knowledge and skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills
• Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position. Experience working with various online platforms/systems/databases
• Experience providing administrative oversight to online platforms/systems/databases and associated processes

Job Posting Closing: October 14th 2026, please note any applicants after this closing date will not be considered