(PERMANENT FULL TIME) LIBRARIAN - RESEARCH AND ACADEMICS Job Category: Research & Academics/Fellowships Requisition Number: PERMA003859 - Posted : September 30, 2026

- Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location 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 diverse 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

📌 (PERMANENT FULL TIME) LIBRARIAN - RESEARCH AND ACADEMICS (Whitby)
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