LIBRARIAN - COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Cape Breton University•Sydney, NS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Library and Cultural Resources at Cape Breton University invites applications for a full-time continuing position at the rank of Librarian. This position will commence on September 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter). Reporting to the Dean, Library and Cultural Resources, the successful candidate is responsible for managing the development and maintenance of the Cape Breton University Library resources in support of the University’s mission for teaching and learning, research and creative endeavours, as well as student success and achievement. The successful candidate is also responsible for serving as the primary contact for consortial license purchasing and partnerships; preparing recommendations on purchases for the University Librarian; negotiating library database licenses directly with vendors for trials, new products, and renewals; configuring and troubleshooting the acquisitions, serials, e-resource, and discovery functions within the integrated library system (ILS); resolving access issues; and providing information literacy instruction as needed.

Requirements

An ALA accredited MLIS or equivalent degree.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a professional librarian in an academic setting, with increasing levels of responsibility (e.g. managing staff, projects, resources, budget).
Experience envisioning, establishing, and implementing high-level collections strategies in support of research, teaching, and learning.
Evidence of substantial professional experience with collection development (open and paywalled), management and assessment.
Experience with ALMA and Primo.
Strong background in cataloguing.
Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated commitment to collaboration and the ability to articulate priorities and values across a diverse constituency.
Experience supervising and mentoring a diverse group of staff and developing a collaborative and supportive and team culture.
Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and presentation skills in English.
Evidence of experience with integrated library systems/library services platforms and technologies for resource discovery, learning management and reserves.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of current and emerging acquisitions, electronic resources, and serials control best practices.
Skills in using computer applications including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing (Microsoft Office preferred).
Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex projects.
Demonstrated user-centered service philosophy and client focus, with exceptional ability to build partnerships with colleagues, users and partners on campus and beyond.
Experience with vendor relations and consortial purchasing.

Responsibilities

Managing the development and maintenance of the Cape Breton University Library resources in support of the University’s mission for teaching and learning, research and creative endeavours, as well as student success and achievement.
Serving as the primary contact for consortial license purchasing and partnerships.
Preparing recommendations on purchases for the University Librarian.
Negotiating library database licenses directly with vendors for trials, new products, and renewals.
Configuring and troubleshooting the acquisitions, serials, e-resource, and discovery functions within the integrated library system (ILS).
Resolving access issues.
Providing information literacy instruction as needed.