Department Head, User and Learning Services
About the role
Job Description
The Department Head, User and Learning Services is responsible for leading the User and Learning Services department within the library. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of user-centered services and programs that enhance the learning experience of students and faculty.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the User and Learning Services department.
- Develop and implement user-centered services and programs.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance the learning experience.
- Conduct assessments and evaluations of services to ensure effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a library setting.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with user experience design.
- Familiarity with current trends in library services and technology.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Other Relevant Details
- This position requires a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.
Department Head, User and Learning Services
About the role
Job Description
The Department Head, User and Learning Services is responsible for leading the User and Learning Services department within the library. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of user-centered services and programs that enhance the learning experience of students and faculty.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the User and Learning Services department.
- Develop and implement user-centered services and programs.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance the learning experience.
- Conduct assessments and evaluations of services to ensure effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a library setting.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with user experience design.
- Familiarity with current trends in library services and technology.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Other Relevant Details
- This position requires a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.