Librarian

McGill University

Montréal, Canada
Salary commensurate with experience; not specified...
Fully remote
Special collections management
Rare book curation
Archival material handling
The Librarian supports teaching, learning, research, and outreach activities at the Osler Library of the History of Medicine by utilizing extensive collections of rare books, monographs, archival material, and artifacts

Job Summary

  • The Librarian supports teaching, learning, research, and outreach activities at the Osler Library of the History of Medicine by utilizing extensive collections of rare books, monographs, archival material, and artifacts.
  • Responsibilities include comprehensive collections management, curation, highlighting collections through outreach and exhibitions, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive library environment.
  • The role requires partnership with the Head Librarian to develop, preserve, and promote the library’s holdings, while also contributing to fundraising and supervising staff.

Matching Summary

The Librarian supports teaching, learning, research, and outreach activities at the Osler Library of the History of Medicine by utilizing extensive collections of rare books, monographs, archival material, and artifacts.

Salary

salary commensurate with experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Special collections management
  • Rare book curation
  • Archival material handling
  • User engagement and resource discovery
  • Supporting teaching and research

Nice-to-have

  • Grant application contribution
  • Donor engagement
  • Exhibition planning and installation
  • Scholarly activities and professional service
  • Working with diverse communities

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Library or Information Studies
  • Experience in academic, special, or research library
  • Fluency in oral and written English
  • Authorized to work in Canada
  • Willing to work in Quebec

Work Rights

Authorized to work in Canada

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