University Librarian

Overview

The University of Toronto is actively seeking a visionary leader to serve as the next University Chief Librarian. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading universities and shape the future of Canada’s largest academic library system.

The Role

Reporting to the Vice-President and Provost, the University Chief Librarian (UCL) provides visionary leadership for a complex, decentralized tri-campus library system. The UCL is responsible for shaping the strategic direction, guiding vision, priorities, and operations, including overall administration, planning, budgeting, and resource stewardship, while fostering innovation and responsiveness to the evolving needs of faculty, students, and researchers.

As a member of the Provost’s leadership team, the UCL collaborates with academic and administrative leaders, student groups, and external partners to advance U of T’s mission of research excellence, transformative educat...