Position Title: University Librarian 
Location: Vancouver House 
Reports to: Vice President Academic 

University Librarian (UL) 

University Canada West is a business-focused, independent post-secondary institution, as defined in the British Columbia Degree Authorization Act, modeled after special purpose teaching universities. Our mission is to deliver programs that provide students with the applied and theoretical basis for success in the workplace and future academic endeavors. 

Reporting to the VP Academic, the University Librarian will plan, promote, manage, and evaluate library services and resources to students, faculty, and staff. This position also supports the educational and instructional needs of students and staff and advises the Academic Leadership Team on planning and acquisition of library and instructional support resources. 

Specific Responsibilities 

Serves as team leader for the UCW Library. Oversees the planning, building, and operation of library functions, services and resources, including the management of the Library and Learning Commons physical and virtual spaces: 

• Provides direction for the library’s instructional strategy, and ensures its mission is aligned with the mission of the University and that of the Academic Affairs department 

• Oversees the library team, currently comprised of 6 continuing full-time librarians, a library assistant, part time students and on-call professional librarians 

• Hires, trains and manages library employees – including student workers, practicum/Co-op students or part-time/full-time librarians 
• Analyzes and assigns job responsibilities in accordance with current library needs and changing academic library environment and trends 
• Provide opportunities and encourages professional development of library personnel

• Prepares and manages library operational budget 

• Works with the campus administration in the preparation and oversight of library budgets.
• Monitors and tracks expenditures over the course of the fiscal year. 
• Works with other libraries and consortia to maximize the financial resources of the group.

• Provides oversight to the development of print and electronic resources according to program needs and strategic objectives 

• Researches, develops and implements the integration of traditional and digital resource materials

• Manages the Library and Learning Commons spaces at Vancouver House and West Pender campus, ensuring a smooth operation for the two high profile spaces

• Represents and advocates for the University at professional association meeting and activities

• Provides regular reports to the UCW community highlighting the work done in past terms and plans for library improvements in terms ahead 

• Negotiates copyright agreements and licenses and ensure copyright compliance and education

• Leads the development and implementation of library policies and procedures.

• Provide leadership in the formulation of library policies and procedures, consulting with all library staff 
• Consult with campus groups (students, faculty, and others) to ensure effective policies that serve the UCW community 
• Ensure library compliance with legal as well as recommended guidelines and practices (privacy concerns, copyright, and library professional standards) 

• Serves on committees and engages in special projects as required 

Position Requirements 

Education and Experience:  

• An ALA accredited Library Science Master’s degree  

• Ten years of library experience, preferably in an academic library; minimum three years of supervisory experience 

• Demonstrated knowledge of library operations; reference; circulation; collections; Internet and web services; and the role of technology in the delivery of library and learning services

• Experience hiring/supervising/mentoring employees 

• Demonstrated understanding of information literacy and research support 

• Experience in providing educational instructional support; experience with Moodle

• Extensive knowledge of library polices and best practices 

• Experience managing operational budgets 

• Ability to effectively and efficiently problem solve and implement solutions to emerging issues

• The ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus during busy periods

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in methodologies for data collection and analyses 

To apply, please forward your cover letter and resume to jobs@ucanwest.ca (please indicate “Application to University Librarian position” in the subject line). 

Salary range: commensurate with experience; minimum salary is $86,000. 

UCW is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Together, UCW and its staff strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are privileged to do this work on the unceded, traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel ̓ílwitulh (Tsleil M -Waututh) Nations. Applicants who are comfortable to self-identify are encouraged to do so within their application or cover letter.