Manager, Collections
Manager, Collections
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Job Description
About the Library
Housed in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre the University Library is an integral part of the MRU experience. The services facilities programming and expertise available in the Library support innovative teaching learning and scholarship across campus.
The Library includes the Archives and Special Collections and specialized and technology-enriched teaching and learning spaces including information literacy classrooms a Maker Studio audio production rooms and a range of visualization simulation and immersive spaces. The Library team consists of approximately 60 employees. The Library values a healthy inclusive workplace encourages a culture of innovation and teamwork and provides support for professional development.
About the Role
Reporting to the Associate Dean Collections the incumbent is responsible for coordinating and overseeing efficient effective collections planning budgeting licensing acquisitions and maintenance activities in support of learning teaching and research.
This work involves leading and supervising an integrated team with 7 direct reports in a rapidly changing information environment. The candidate in this position works in close collaboration with the Associate Dean Collections with library faculty members and selectors and collaboratively with members of the senior Library management team to plan strategically establish priorities and implement initiatives to ensure Library resources are acquired and made available to users efficiently and effectively. They manage a series of complex contractual and systems-related processes to ensure effective and efficient operations. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and collaborative skills and a strong user-centered focus. A member of the librarys leadership team they work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the library is meeting its strategic directions and annual goals.
This position is full-time working Monday to Friday based primarily on campus. The role is eligible for MRUs hybrid work program and may work remotely for up to one remote workday per week depending on operational needs.
Responsibilities:
Collection and Content Management
Oversees the Librarys collections in print and electronic form through their lifecycle including ordering setup configuration implementation assessment and invoicing.
Assesses evaluates and negotiates new and renewal licensed product offers from Library consortia and vendor
Collaborates and consults with faculty and selectors to ensure streamlined communication and decision making around collection development
Works collaboratively with other departments teams and individuals across the Library to ensure interoperability of Library systems.
Planning and Administration
Manages the acquisitions budget according to principles developed in collaboration with the AD Collections and faculty and in consultation with the Library Operations Officer Financial Services and other University departments as needed.
Works with the AD Collections and the Collections Services team to develop unit goals and priorities that align with the Librarys and Universitys strategic plans.
Plans and coordinates the implementation of enhancements to collections operations technology and workflows
As a member of the librarys leadership team contributes leadership insight and advice about planning and resourcing in order to meet the librarys goals.
Supervision and Leadership of Staff
Manages a team of Library employees including recruiting interviewing hiring training scheduling setting priorities resolving problems and conducting performance reviews within the parameters of University policies and collective agreements
Builds an effective team and promotes teamwork working towards common Library and University goals
Collaborate with other unit managers supervisors and employees within the Library in the pursuit of inter-unit objectives initiatives and projects.
Qualifications
An MLIS degree (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program with 6-10 years experience in collections and/or technical services and at least 2 years in a leadership position
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
Skills and experience managing electronic resources and Library Service Platforms.
Skilled in supervising teams and in collaborating and communicating with internal and external groups
Previous work experience with Alma library systems platform and Primo discovery layer are assets.
Salary: $109020.00 - $129733.00 per annum
Closing Date: July 27 2025
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Document (ex. Smith 999999 ).
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
