Librarian for User Services and Open Educational Resources (OER)

No 08195 Display period: July 21 to August 3, 2026, 5 p.m.

JOB TYPE

Professionals LOCATION

Sherbrooke, Main Campus STATUS

Temporary ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT

Library and Archives Service

Libraries - Roger-Maltais and Pedagogical Resource Center SCHEDULE

Full-time

General Information

Do you want to contribute to student success while participating in the development of open education in Quebec?

Join a dynamic team where you will exercise a stimulating dual mandate: supporting students and faculty members of the Faculty of Letters and Humanities at UdeS, as well as contributing to the development of open educational resources (OER) within the fabriqueREL.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine university librarianship, pedagogical innovation, and collaboration with partners in the Quebec higher education network.

Your Daily Tasks

Part 1 - Librarian for User Services (UdeS)

You support students, faculty members, and research teams of the Faculty of Letters and Humanities in their information needs, information literacy learning, and collection development. Specifically:

• Provide reference, research assistance, and information literacy training services.
• Develop collections in the disciplines of the Faculty of Letters and Humanities.
• Collaborate with faculties, departments, and partners to promote library services.
• Part 2 - Open Educational Resources (fabriqueREL)

You support faculty members and project teams from higher education institutions in the creation, adaptation, and dissemination of open educational resources, while developing partnerships that promote open education. Specifically, at the scale of the Quebec higher education network:

• Advise and support faculty members in the design, adaptation, and dissemination of OER.
• Develop interdisciplinary partnerships and coordinate collaborative projects.
• Design training programs, pedagogical tools, and activities that promote the integration of OER.
• Promote open education practices and open licenses.
• Participate in the strategic development of the fabriqueREL.

What We Offer You

• Salary between $61,989 and $100,354 annually (Class 3)
• Employment Group: Librarian or Archivist
• Temporary full-time position, 35 hours per week, for a duration of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.
• Flexibility and work-life balance: holidays, paid time off, 2 days of personal leave, lighter summer hours, and more.
• Possibility of telecommuting (program can go up to 3 days per week).
• Group insurance program after 90 days.
• A stimulating, dynamic, and vibrant work environment near nature, at the foot of Mount Bellevue.
• The privilege of being able to exercise and move during lunch break (fitness center, training room, group classes, pool, team sports, etc.) and participating in cultural activities.
• Review all benefits offered to our staff.
• Desired Skills Profile
• Hold a master's degree in librarianship or information science.
• Have at least 1 year of relevant experience in reference, information literacy training, and collection development, preferably in the university and research environment.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work in a team and collaborate continuously with different types of stakeholders, particularly in an advisory role to faculty members and various professionals working in the Quebec higher education network.
• Show initiative, flexibility, and autonomy, and demonstrate notable adaptability to change.
• Be familiar with the collegial and university environments, information and research services (databases and tools) in the university environment, open educational resources, open licenses, and copyright.
• Demonstrate a good ability to manage stress, produce quality deliverables, and work with project deadlines and multiple responsibilities, while ensuring the advancement of multiple files simultaneously.
• For Your Information

We encourage you to apply even if you do not possess all the required qualifications and requirements. In the context of a shortage of fully qualified workforce, your application may be selected. Also, some steps may be added to the selection and hiring process to support career progression.

Interviews will take place on August 7, 2026.

APPLICATION RECEPTION

Please send your resume to the Human Resources Service by email by clicking on the "" button, no later than MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026, AT 5 P.M.

We thank all candidates. However, we will only communicate with those selected for an interview.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

The University of Sherbrooke values diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and invites all qualified individuals to apply, particularly women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and people with disabilities, in relation to the Employment Equity Program (EEP). Selection tools can be adapted according to the needs of people with disabilities who request it, and this will be done in complete confidentiality. The University of Sherbrooke also encourages people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to apply. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. For more information on equity, diversity, and inclusion at UdeS.