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911³Ô¹Ï Library invites applications for the full-time continuing position of the Head of the Resource Acquisition, Management and Metadata (RAMM) Division.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries, Collections and Content Strategy, this position provides leadership and vision for the Division including managing and supporting creative approaches for its work. The Head manages all activities in Acquisitions, Metadata, and Electronic Resources Management. This includes overseeing ordering, invoicing and receiving, cataloging of materials in all formats, guiding metadata standards and practices, physical processing of materials, and management of continuing resources.

The Division Head works collaboratively and advances ongoing relationships with most areas of the Library, especially Collections Management, Liaison Librarians, Access Services, InterLibrary Loans, Special Collections and Rare Books, Digital Library Services, Belzberg Library and Fraser Library, as well as University Payment Services and external vendors. The Division Head supervises three (3) professional librarians and eleven (11) library assistants.

This position will appeal to highly analytical and collaborative individuals with excellent communication skills, leadership skills, and a user-centered focus. The Division Head will be energized by advancing change within a large, collegial organization, and prepared to contribute to the Library and University within the context of 911³Ô¹Ï’s governance structures. 

911³Ô¹Ï recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact career trajectory and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions may have impacted them.

SETTING  

We acknowledge the  xÊ·məθkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sÉ™lÌ“ilwÌ“É™taʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓ícÌ“É™yÌ“ (Katzie), kÊ·ikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼənÌ“ (Kwantlen), SÉ™myámÉ™ (Semiahmoo), and scÌ“É™waθən (Tsawwassen) Nations, on whose traditional territories 911³Ô¹Ï's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices. 

Ranked by respected national surveys as one of Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for the past 20 years, 911³Ô¹Ï has also been consistently named one of British Columbia’s Top Employers in recent years, as well as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers, and one of Canada's top family-friendly employers. 911³Ô¹Ï offers more than 100 undergraduate major and joint major programs and more than 75 graduate offerings, spanning many disciplines in eight faculties, and has an international reputation for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. The main W.A.C. Bennett Library is located on the Burnaby campus, while the Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library is on the Vancouver campus, and Fraser Library is at 911³Ô¹Ï Surrey. 

The 911³Ô¹Ï Library is known for the development and implementation of innovative technology, leadership in Open Access, and excellent in-person and online user services. We serve an ethnically diverse student population, most of whom live off-campus and work part-time while attending university. 911³Ô¹Ï Library collaborates broadly with other institutions through membership in the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Research Libraries, and regional consortia. For more information, see our web site at .

The 911³Ô¹Ï Library commits to a continuous process of transformation to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion to serve the cause of social justice. provides more information. 

ASSIGNMENT 

• Advance the values and goals outlined in the Academic Plan: Library;

• Incorporate 911³Ô¹Ï Library’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and decolonial practices into all planning and activities;

• Provide leadership, expertise, and management for the Division by planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating services and projects, and provide administrative oversight for staff in the Division consisting of 3 professional librarians (Acquisitions, Metadata, and Electronic Resources) and 11 support staff;

• Collaborate with colleagues in other divisions and branches to ensure that library collections are discoverable and accessible (e.g. Digital Library Services), and that services are meeting library- wide needs (e.g. Liaisons/Learning & Engagement, InterLibrary Loans, Access Services, Special Collections and Rare Books, Collections Management);

• Oversee, develop, and enhance effective, timely, and standardized work processes, policies, and procedures to provide high-quality and responsive service;

• Manage relationships with external providers, including publishers, vendors, content providers, and technology suppliers;

• Keep abreast of emerging trends, innovations and best practices in acquisitions, serials, e-resources management, metadata schemas, and linked data;

• Oversee coordination and administration of the acquisitions, resource management, and metadata functions within the library management system and other content management systems;

• Oversee and administer a Divisional budget and, in collaboration with Associate Dean of Libraries, Collections and Content Strategy, assist in tracking overall Collections budget;

• Foster open communication within the Division, document decisions and discussions as appropriate and share information on behalf of the larger organization to foster staff engagement;

• Create an environment that supports staff professional development and encourages staff growth, and advocate for resources as needed to position the Division for success;

• Oversee and identify training and instruction needs of staff with a full spectrum of learning styles and skill levels;

• Participate as a member of the Strategic Advisory Leadership Team;

• Participate in Library and University committees and task groups;

• Other librarian duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

While the search committee recognizes that no one candidate is likely to meet all the qualifications in equal measure, the following qualifications will be used in the assessment of candidates for the position.

• Master's degree in Library or Information Studies from an ALA accredited program, or its equivalent; 

• A minimum of 5 years professional library experience, with increasing leadership responsibilities, including a minimum of 1 year coordinating and overseeing the work of others in a unionized environment;

• Experience with a library management system, preferably Alma, including functions in acquisitions, cataloguing, serials, and electronic resources management;

• Experience working with library material vendors and consortial purchasing;

• Experience with creating and evaluating policies, procedures and workflows;

• Experience with, or knowledge of, managing library budgets;

• Knowledge of current and emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in acquisitions, serials, e-resources management, metadata schemas (MARC21, RDA, BIBFRAME, etc.) and linked data;

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to work in a complex environment by establishing priorities and maintaining a balance between short and long-term goals; 

• Commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and decolonization in operational work, with an interest in supporting social justice and Indigenous initiatives; 

• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, both orally and written.  These skills include but are not limited to strong listening skills, a collaborative approach, and the curiosity and willingness to ask questions;

• Ability to recognize, respect and work effectively with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds;

• Ability to support the training of staff in an environment of continual transition;

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT 

This is a full-time continuing Library Division Head position, with an anticipated start date of March 1, 2027. 

Librarians and Division Heads are members of the 911³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association. Terms, conditions and benefits of employment are outlined in the Collective Agreement:  
/faculty-relations/collectiveagreement.html

The successful applicant will be appointed at a Division Head rank, and their salary level will be commensurate with their experience and qualifications. For more information about eligibility and requirements for appointment at Division Head rank, please see 911³Ô¹Ï/911³Ô¹ÏFA Collective Agreement Article Art 36.26 – 36.28. Faculty salaries at 911³Ô¹Ï are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 911³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Division Head rank is $123,782 to $149,225 (dependent on experience). 

Current salary scales are available from: /faculty-relations/salary.html

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 911³Ô¹Ï is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. 

If you have questions in advance of applying, please send an email to library@sfu.ca.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 911³Ô¹ÏFA/911³Ô¹Ï Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice on the Current Openings webpage.

Information about what to expect when you apply for a librarian position at 911³Ô¹Ï is available here:

TO APPLY 

To be given assured consideration, applications must be submitted by email in one consolidated PDF document with cover letter and curriculum vitae by 9 AM Pacific Time (PCT) on December 2nd, 2026. The search committee anticipates that shortlisting and interviews for this position will take place in December 2026 and January 2027.

Applications should be submitted to:

911³Ô¹Ï Library invites applications for a full-time temporary Community Scholars Librarian position. Reporting to the Head, Belzberg Library, this 12-month position will be responsible for coordinating the Community Scholars Program. This position is multicampus and may involve travel to all three campuses, as well as to community settings.

The primary focus for the Community Scholars Librarian is to lead the , a multi-university, multi-provincial initiative that provides library access and support to individuals working in community organizations, including nonprofits, charities, and Indigenous organizations. The CSP provides participants with free online access to tens of thousands of journals and books along with librarian consultation and support. Participants in the CSP work in a wide variety of areas, including social and legal services, the arts, human rights and social justice, housing, physical and mental health, sustainability and conservation. 911³Ô¹Ï Library provides leadership and infrastructure for a growing network of partner libraries to engage with participants in their communities, as well as liaising directly with participants in our region. .

The Community Scholars Librarian shapes the direction of the program, liaises with partner libraries and program participants, and coordinates communications and administrative services for the national program. This position also provides research consultations, facilitates workshops, and develops and deploys communication and engagement strategies for program participants. Relationship building from a perspective of reciprocity and respect is central to the position’s duties.

This position will be attractive to adaptable and collaborative individuals with excellent communication and project management skills. It will also appeal to those who have an understanding of research environments and needs outside of academia and those who are highly motivated to provide innovative and responsive services to community members.

SETTING

We acknowledge the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), xÊ·məθkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m (Musqueam), sÉ™l̓ílwÉ™taʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓ícÌ“É™yÌ“ (Katzie), and kÊ·ikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) peoples, on whose traditional territories 911³Ô¹Ï's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for Reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

Ranked by respected national surveys as one of Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for the past 20 years, 911³Ô¹Ï has also been consistently named one of British Columbia’s Top Employers in recent years, as well as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers, and one of Canada's top family-friendly employers. 911³Ô¹Ï offers more than 100 undergraduate major and joint major programs and more than 75 graduate offerings, spanning many disciplines in eight faculties, and has an international reputation for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. The main W.A.C. Bennett Library is located on the Burnaby campus, while the Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library is on the Vancouver campus, and Fraser Library is at 911³Ô¹Ï Surrey.

The 911³Ô¹Ï Library is known for the development and implementation of innovative technology, leadership in Open Access, and excellent in-person and online user services. We serve an ethnically diverse student population, most of whom live off-campus and work part-time while attending university. 911³Ô¹Ï Library collaborates broadly with other institutions through membership in the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Research Libraries, and regional consortia. For more information, see our .

The 911³Ô¹Ï Library is committed to a continuous process of transformation to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to serve the cause of social justice. provides more information.

ASSIGNMENT

• Provide leadership of the Community Scholars Program, including responsively maintaining program infrastructure, coordinating regular meetings with BC partner libraries and extra-provincial partner libraries, and facilitating a national community of practice.

• Coordinate collaborative services with librarians at partner libraries across the country.

• In consultation with library and other strategic partners, maintain priorities of the program and monitor progress toward program goals.

• Collaborate with internal library staff and divisions and external parties in the delivery of service to program participants.

• Liaise with the Director, Library Advancement to explore funding opportunities for the program.

• Coordinate communications about the CSP to program participants, Library, campus, and external parties, including presentations, bi-monthly newsletter, and webpages.

• Build relationships with program participants, respond to needs, facilitate in-person and online activities, and develop materials that support use of the program.

• Coordinate program assessment and document compliance with various publisher licenses.

• Opportunity to contribute to scholarship, service, and engagement with relevant University and professional communities. 

• Opportunity to participate in appropriate professional activities at the local, regional, national, or international level.

• Advance the Library’s values and the goals outlined in the 911³Ô¹Ï Library Academic Plan 2025-30.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree in Library or Information Studies from an ALA accredited program, or its equivalent is required.

While the search committee recognizes that no one candidate is likely to meet all the qualifications in equal measure, the following qualifications are presented in priority order and will be used in the assessment of candidates for the position.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate, manage, and assess projects or initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to build respectful, collaborative, and reciprocal relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

• Understanding of the scholarly publishing ecosystem and of information privilege and the ability to identify and address barriers to information access for those unaffiliated with universities.

• Demonstrated ability to provide research support and consultation in a wide range of subjects.

• Some knowledge of the community sector and university-community relationships.

• Demonstrated online and in-person facilitation skills.

• Sustained commitment to and record of engagement in equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.

• Knowledge and record of advancing decolonial activities and Indigenous initiatives.

• Demonstrated interpersonal and intercultural communication skills. These skills include but are not limited to strong listening skills, a collaborative approach, and the curiosity and willingness to ask questions.

• Ability to recognize, respect and work effectively with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

• Demonstrated motivation, creativity, and independent work.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

This is a full-time, 12-month Librarian appointment, with an anticipated start date in January 2027.

Librarians are members of the 911³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association. Terms, conditions and benefits of employment are outlined in the Collective Agreement: /faculty-relations/collectiveagreement.html.

The successful applicant will be appointed at a rank and salary level commensurate with their experience and qualifications. For more information about eligibility and requirements for appointment at each Librarian rank, please see 911³Ô¹Ï/911³Ô¹ÏFA Collective Agreement Articles 36.14 – 36.25. Faculty salaries at 911³Ô¹Ï are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 911³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is as follows (dependent on experience):

• Librarian 1: $85,619
• Librarian 2: $91,979
• Librarian 3: $104,700 to $136,503
• Librarian 4: $117,421 to $142,863

Current salary scales are available from: /faculty-relations/salary.html.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 911³Ô¹Ï is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. If you have questions in advance of applying, please send an email to library@sfu.c

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 911³Ô¹ÏFA/911³Ô¹Ï Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice on the Current Openings webpage.

Information about what to expect when you apply for a librarian position at 911³Ô¹Ï is available here:

TO APPLY:

To be given assured consideration, applications must be submitted by email in one consolidated PDF document with cover letter (1-2 pages) and curriculum vitae by 9:00 am Pacific Time on November 30, 2026. The search committee anticipates that shortlisting and interviews for this position will take place in November and December 2026.

Applications should be submitted to:

911³Ô¹Ï Library invites applications for an Electronic Resources Librarian. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries, Collections & Content Strategy. This full-time, 12-month position will provide leadership and expertise in the management and organization of 911³Ô¹Ï’s electronic resources. In collaboration with colleagues in the Resource Acquisition, Management, and Metadata (RAMM) and Collections Management Divisions, the successful candidate will coordinate workflows related to managing the life cycle of the Library’s electronic resources. 

This position will appeal to highly analytical and collaborative individuals with excellent communication skills, and a user-centered focus. The committee encourages all applications, including those from early-career librarians, and those with non-traditional career paths. Candidates who are transitioning into or back to librarianship or who have relevant skills from coursework, volunteer work, or other professions are invited to share experiences and expertise that may align with this role.

SETTING: 

We acknowledge the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), xÊ·məθkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m (Musqueam), sÉ™l̓ílwÉ™taʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓ícÌ“É™yÌ“ (Katzie), and kÊ·ikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) peoples, on whose traditional territories 911³Ô¹Ï's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for Reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

Ranked by respected national surveys as one of Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for the past 20 years, 911³Ô¹Ï has also been consistently named one of British Columbia’s Top Employers in recent years, as well as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers, and one of Canada's top family-friendly employers. 911³Ô¹Ï offers more than 100 undergraduate major and joint major programs and more than 75 graduate offerings, spanning many disciplines in eight faculties, and has an international reputation for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. The main W.A.C. Bennett Library is located on the Burnaby campus, while the Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library is on the Vancouver campus, and Fraser Library is at 911³Ô¹Ï Surrey.

The 911³Ô¹Ï Library is known for the development and implementation of innovative technology, leadership in Open Access, and excellent in-person and online user services. We serve an ethnically diverse student population, most of whom live off-campus and work part-time while attending university. 911³Ô¹Ï Library collaborates broadly with other institutions through membership in the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Research Libraries, and regional consortia. For more information, see our .

The 911³Ô¹Ï Library commits to a continuous process of transformation to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion and to serve the cause of social justice. The provides more information. 

ASSIGNMENT:

• Manage licensing of electronic resources, including reviewing licenses, ensuring approval and signatures from administrators and vendors, and overseeing maintenance of license files; 

• Oversee the management of electronic collections in Alma, the 911³Ô¹Ï Library’s Integrated Library System; this includes license information, A-Z list of databases, authentication (EZproxy), and managing the vendor-provided central index for electronic resources; 

• Provide oversight for ongoing collection of electronic resource statistics; provide collection analyses and provide statistical and other reports as required; &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

• Oversee, support and provide direction to the electronic resources support team and other staff as necessary, including the troubleshooting and resolution of access and content-related issues; 

• Monitor and address issues resulting from publisher platform and content changes; 

• Communicate with end users, vendors, colleagues and others as needed; 

• Investigate potential new electronic resources; &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

• Collaborate with Acquisitions and Collections Management staff to assess renewals and new resources; 

• Enact the equity, diversity and inclusion commitments of the Library and University through all functions of the role; 

• Maintain current awareness of emerging trends and developments in the management of and marketplace for electronic resources and scholarly communication; 

• Advance the values and goals outlined in the Academic Plan: Library; &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

• Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

While the search committee recognizes that no one candidate is likely to meet all the qualifications in equal measure, the following qualifications are presented in priority-order and will be used in the assessment of candidates for the position.

• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies from an ALA accredited program, or its equivalent, is a required qualification for this position;

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience; 

• Demonstrated understanding of the electronic resources life cycle; 

• Demonstrated understanding of licensing issues for electronic resources suitable for an academic library environment; 

• Basic understanding of current e-resource standards and protocols (e.g., COUNTER, COUNTER API (formerly SUSHI) and KBART); 

• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, both orally and written.  These skills include but are not limited to strong listening skills, a collaborative approach, and the curiosity and willingness to ask questions; 

• Ability to work in a complex environment by establishing priorities and maintaining a balance between short and long-term goals;   

• Very good organizational, time management and project management skills; 

• Very good analytical and problem-solving skills; 

• Commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and decolonization in operational work, with an interest in supporting social justice and Indigenous initiatives;  

• Experience working in an academic library setting; 

• Experience working with vendors and publishers and reviewing and processing licenses; 

• Experience working with Integrated Library and Discovery systems, such as Alma and Primo (Ex Libris). 

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: 

This is a full-time, 12-month Librarian appointment, with an anticipated start date in January 2027.

Librarians are members of the 911³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association. Terms, conditions and benefits of employment are outlined in the Collective Agreement. Benefits are available from the Faculty Relations website. 

The successful applicant will be appointed at a rank and salary level commensurate with their experience and qualifications. For more information about eligibility and requirements for appointment at each Librarian rank, please see 911³Ô¹Ï/911³Ô¹ÏFA Collective Agreement Article Art 36.14 – 36.25. Faculty salaries at 911³Ô¹Ï are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 911³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is as follows (dependent on experience):

• Librarian 1: $85,619 

• Librarian 2: $91,979

• Librarian 3: $104,700 to $136,503

• Librarian 4: $117,421 to $142,863

Current salary scales are available from: /faculty-relations/salary.html. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 911³Ô¹Ï is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. If you have questions in advance of applying, please send an email to library@sfu.ca.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 911³Ô¹ÏFA/911³Ô¹Ï Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice on the Current Openings webpage.

Information about what to expect when you apply for a librarian position at 911³Ô¹Ï is available here:

TO APPLY: 

To be given assured consideration, applications must be submitted by email in one consolidated PDF document with cover letter (1-2 pages) and curriculum vitae by 9:00 am Pacific Time on November 12th, 2026. The search committee anticipates that shortlisting and interviews for this position will take place in November and December 2026.

Applications should be submitted to:

911³Ô¹Ï Library invites applications for the position of Knowledge Synthesis Librarian. Reporting to the Head, Research Commons and based at the W.A.C. Bennett Library on 911³Ô¹Ï’s Burnaby campus, this position leads the development, delivery, and advancement of knowledge synthesis services at 911³Ô¹Ï Library. The successful candidate will play a key role in collaboratively establishing a sustainable and scalable service model that supports researchers across disciplines and advances institutional capacity in knowledge synthesis. The incumbent will provide support across disciplines on systematic reviews and other forms of knowledge synthesis, including resource and guideline development, consultations, and potential co-authorship. The Knowledge Synthesis Librarian will develop and deliver instruction and programming to build research-skill capacity through workshops and courses. They will have excellent communication and collaboration skills and will work with and support students, librarians, researchers, and professional staff. The incumbent will also work collaboratively with 911³Ô¹Ï’s Knowledge Mobilization Hub and specifically Knowledge Link, which provides evidence synthesis services to external partners. The Knowledge Synthesis Librarian will be aware of trends in knowledge synthesis, energized by advancing change within a large, collegial organization, and prepared to contribute to the Library and University within the context of 911³Ô¹Ï’s governance structures.

SETTING 

We acknowledge the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), xÊ·məθkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m (Musqueam), sÉ™l̓ílwÉ™taʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓ícÌ“É™yÌ“ (Katzie), and kÊ·ikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) peoples, on whose traditional territories 911³Ô¹Ï's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for Reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices. 

Ranked by respected national surveys as one of Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for the past 20 years, 911³Ô¹Ï has also been consistently named one of British Columbia’s Top Employers in recent years, as well as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers, and one of Canada's top family-friendly employers. 911³Ô¹Ï offers more than 100 undergraduate major and joint major programs and more than 75 graduate offerings, spanning many disciplines in eight faculties, and has an international reputation for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. The main W.A.C. Bennett Library is located on the Burnaby campus, while the Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library is on the Vancouver campus, and Fraser Library is at 911³Ô¹Ï Surrey. 

The 911³Ô¹Ï Library is known for the development and implementation of innovative technology, leadership in Open Access, and excellent in-person and online user services. We serve an ethnically diverse student population, most of whom live off-campus and work part-time while attending university. 911³Ô¹Ï Library collaborates broadly with other institutions through membership in the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Research Libraries, and regional consortia. For more information, see our website.

The 911³Ô¹Ï Library is committed to a continuous process of transformation to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to serve the cause of social justice. The provides more information.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Lead the development and implementation of a sustainable knowledge synthesis service model for 911³Ô¹Ï Library that balances researcher needs with library capacity

• Provide expert consultation and support for systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, and other knowledge syntheses in subject areas outside the 911³Ô¹Ï Stephens Family School of Medicine

• Maintain an active portfolio of knowledge synthesis consultations and research partnerships

• Develop and maintain web content, tutorials, guides, and other resources that support self-directed knowledge synthesis learning

• Design and deliver workshops, consultations, customized training, and educational programming on knowledge synthesis methods, tools, and best practices

• Advance librarian knowledge synthesis competencies at 911³Ô¹Ï through mentoring, training, and the development of shared practices and resources 

• Integrate knowledge synthesis learning into curricula, graduate student research, theses, and faculty research initiatives in collaboration with librarians, faculty, and other partners

• Provide expertise and guidance on best practices related to the use of AI and other emerging technologies in knowledge synthesis work

• Contribute to scholarship, service, and engagement with relevant University and professional communities

• Participate in appropriate professional activities at the local, regional, national, or international level

• Advance the Library’s values and the goals outlined in the 911³Ô¹Ï Library Academic Plan 2025-30

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program or an equivalent recognized qualification

• Extensive experience conducting or supporting systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, and other knowledge synthesis approaches 

• Expertise with knowledge synthesis management and related research tools (e.g., Covidence, Rayyan, NVivo, and citation management software)

• Demonstrated understanding of standards and reporting frameworks for knowledge synthesis across disciplines 

• Understanding of qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and applied research approaches across disciplines

• Extensive experience designing and delivering knowledge synthesis workshops, consultations, and online learning materials

• Experience participating on research teams, contributing to protocols, publications, grants, and knowledge mobilization activities

• Demonstrated current awareness of best practices around AI use in knowledge synthesis including the opportunities and limitations of AI-assisted searching, screening, data extraction, and analysis

• Ability to lead the development and implementation of a sustainable knowledge synthesis service model for 911³Ô¹Ï Library

• Record of scholarly activity, presentations, publications, or professional engagement  

• Record of professional development and learning that is attentive to trends and best practices in academic libraries or related fields

• Proven ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.

• Sustained commitment to and record of engagement in equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives

• Knowledge and record of advancing decolonial activities

• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills, including clear, effective oral and written communication

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

This is a full-time continuing Librarian appointment, with an anticipated start date in January 2027 or as soon as the successful candidate is available.

Librarians are members of the 911³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association. Terms, conditions and benefits of employment are outlined in the Collective Agreement: /faculty-relations/collectiveagreement.html. Benefits including family, housing, relocation resources, down payment assistance (A21.07), and other supports are available from the Faculty Relations website.  

The successful applicant will be appointed at a rank and salary level commensurate with their experience and qualifications. For more information about eligibility and requirements for appointment at each Librarian rank, please see 911³Ô¹Ï/911³Ô¹ÏFA Collective Agreement Article Art 36.14 – 36.25. Faculty salaries at 911³Ô¹Ï are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 911³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association. Minimum salary for Librarian ranks 2-4 are as follows: Librarian 2 $91,979; Librarian 3 is $104,700 and Librarian 4 $117,421. Current salary scales are available from: /faculty-relations/salary.html.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

911³Ô¹Ï is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. If you have questions in advance of applying, please send an email to library@sfu.ca

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the 911³Ô¹ÏFA/911³Ô¹Ï Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

Information about what to expect when you apply for a librarian position at 911³Ô¹Ï is available here:

TO APPLY

To be given assured consideration, applications must be submitted by email in one consolidated PDF document with cover letter and curriculum vitae by 9:00 AM PDT on October 26, 2026. The search committee anticipates that shortlisting and interviews for this position will take place in November and December 2026.

Applications should be submitted to: 

Susie Smith 
Library Management Office 
W.A.C. Bennett Library 
911³Ô¹Ï 
Phone: 778-782-4658 
Fax: 778-782-3023 
Email: library@sfu.ca