LIBRARIAN – COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The Department of Library and Cultural Resources at Cape Breton University invites applications for a full-time continuing position as a Librarian Collections and Resource Management at the rank of Librarian. This position will commence on September 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

Reporting to the University Librarian, Library Services, 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 (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.

Preferred:

• 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.

Applications for the successful candidate will include a:

• cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
• complete resume
• list of at least three references. Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters.

Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

The union affiliation of this position is with the Cape Breton University Faculty Association.

Click here to apply. Applications must be received by 11:59PM on August 7, 2026.

 

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalized community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

Cape Breton University

Human Resources Dept.

1250 Grand Lake Road,

Sydney, NS B1M 1A2