Vaughan Memorial Library
Librarian, Rank 1 – 3
Focused Hire – Black or Indigenous Librarian
Full-Time, Continuing Appointment

Acadia University and the Vaughan Memorial Library acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw Nation. This land is governed by the treaties of Peace and Friendship, first signed by the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkatiyik, and the British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm the surrender or transfer of land to the British, but recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey title and set the rules for what was to be a long-standing relationship between nations. As an educational institution, we are continually learning more about how we can deeply engage and move forward the work of truth, reconciliation, and equity. As library faculty and staff, we are grateful to live and work in Mi’kma’ki. We recognize that without action, an acknowledgment is empty. It marks the beginning of the work ahead of us, not the end.

About Acadia University

Acadia University is located in Mtaban, Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw nation, and is committed to upholding the spirit and tenets of the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, as well as respecting the historical and contemporary contributions of African Nova Scotians to the land, culture, and life of the region. Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate universities, offering a liberal arts education unique among post-secondary institutions.

About the Position

The Vaughan Memorial Library invites applications from candidates for a full-time probationary/continuing appointment at the rank of Librarian I, II, or III commencing on July 1st, 2026. As part of our strategic priority to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, this is a focused hire for a Black or Indigenous librarian.

As a member of Research Services at the Vaughan Memorial Library, the successful candidate will take on liaison responsibilities for one or more academic departments. Liaison workloads are reviewed and assigned annually in consultation with members of Research Services. The anticipated starting portfolio includes liaison responsibility for the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, though subject assignments may evolve over time in response to the library’s needs and the candidate’s experience and interests.

Liaison duties include but are not limited to: developing and delivering information literacy sessions; providing one-on-one research consultations for students and faculty in liaison departments; collections development and management in liaison subject areas; maintaining online research guides for liaison subject areas; communicating and collaborating with faculty and students in liaison departments.

In addition to liaison responsibilities, librarians at the Vaughan Memorial Library are each assigned a coordinating responsibility. Coordinating responsibilities are specialized areas of work that reflect the priorities and functions of the library and are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in scholarly and professional activity, which may include academic or community-based research and publication, and participation in academic and professional conferences. The candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and/or indigenization in their work, and the interest and willingness to participate in service and administrative activities within the department, the university, and externally.

Salary Range

• Librarian I: $72,359 – $91,959
• Librarian II: $83,559 – $101,159
• Librarian III: $100,359 – $125,559

Salary will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

About the Vaughan Memorial Library

The Vaughan Memorial Library is committed to providing the highest standards of programs, services, and vital resources necessary to support learning, teaching, research, and scholarly communication. Every Department and School at Acadia has its own liaison librarian who provides instructional services, informs departments/schools about research tools and strategies within their specific disciplines, and develops and maintains library collections to support teaching and research. Our liaison librarians and archivists are instrumental in supporting study, research, critical inquiry, academic honesty, and a lifelong love of independent learning. Librarians and archivists are also academics in their own right and are engaged in research, scholarship, and critical inquiry.

Academic Qualifications
Master of Library Science or its equivalent from an institution accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing research assistance, reference services, or information consultations in any context
• Experience delivering instruction, training, or educational programming in any context
• Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with faculty, students, researchers, or community members
• Experience with or demonstrated interest in collections development, resource evaluation, or curation in any context

How to Apply

Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca. Please indicate that you are applying for the “full-time, continuing appointment librarian” position. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should include the following: 

• a cover letter, including a statement of the candidate’s self-identification in relation to the focus groups (Black or Indigenous), and current curriculum vitae
• applications should be addressed to Mike Beazley, Head, Research Services, Acadia University.

Acadia University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Mi’kmaq; Aboriginal peoples; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence. As part of our strategic priority to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, this is a focused search for a Black or Indigenous librarian.
All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. The form provides the option of self-identifying based on the applicant’s comfort level. Failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your application.

Closing Date: May 24th, 2026

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Mike Beazley (mike.beazley@acadiau.ca).