Digital Resources & Collections Librarian On Site

Burlington - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 80055 - 94182

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Digital Resources & Collections Librarian
Department: Digital Resources & Collections
Reports to: Manager Digital Resources & Collections
Classification: Permanent Full Time
Hours per Week: 35 hours
Salary Range: $80055..91 benefits
Posted: January 13 2026
Closes: January 27 2026 at 4 PM Eastern

This position will fill an existing vacancy.

About the Library

Everyone at Burlington Public Library no matter what your role works together for the betterment of the people the community and the organization we serve.

We bring our best selves to work delight in helping others and have an abiding passion for service excellence. Each of us excels in the personal qualities and skills that are essential to our work and the BPL Team.

Qualifications

Education:

Masters Degree in Library Science or Information Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited faculty of Library/Information Science.

Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience of curating and developing collections.

Overall Purpose:
This role oversees digital resource and collection development for the library working with the Collections Manager Digital Resource & Collections staff and other departments to facilitate access to resources. Through understanding and the interpretation of collection use data and performance metrics this position drives sound decision making in the librarys resources and collections. This role adheres to the budget control and procurement functions for the Librarys materials budget. It also advances BPLs inclusive sustainable and user-focused collections.

Key Accountabilities:

Collaborate with Collections staff Customer Experience staff Marcom & Community Librarians to build and curate resource collections that appeal to and/or address the needs problems or aspirations of all customer segments
Ensure the effective use of the Librarys budgets for materials monitoring throughout the year and meeting customer needs
Manage relationships with key vendors
Use various ILS analytical tools to administer and assess the Collection maintenance guidelines system-wide wide including float weeding and monitoring Collection performance.
Ensure ILS reports are provided to CE staff on demand and as needed to keep the collections current.
Responds to Request for Reconsideration and requests for purchase forms for BPL.
Develop and deliver in-house training for library staff related to acquisition or curation of collections
Co-ordinate and deliver in-house training for Collections staff when required
Act as person in charge in absence of the Manager
Manage projects on system or department-specific initiatives including brainstorming service initiatives and opportunities arising from emerging technology community or library trends
Stay current with trends in collections including physical digital and databases.
Attend training and meetings as required
Perform additional position-related accountabilities assigned by management.
Create and contribute to a Safe Work environment.
Comply with all BPL policies processes and applicable legislation.

Key Business Relationships:

Internal: Manager Digital Resources & Collections ManagerCollections staff Library Staff including Branch Librariansand Management team.

External: Vendors including print/AV vendors and electronic database customers; local authors; and other Public Library peers; Government Agencies

Scope:

Budget: $materials budget

Direct and Indirect Reports: Collections staff in the absence of the Manager.

Key Competencies: Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Behavioural

Learn and model BPLs values during all interactions with internal and external individuals
Communicate in a professional manner that is consistent and aligned with BPLs

Voice and Values.

Good networking and relationship-building skills
Excellent customer service is critical and must include collaboration and teamwork skills and strong interpersonal communication (verbal written and presentation).
Problem-solving and analytical thinking are key required behaviors.
Initiative creativity and resourcefulness are expected.
Resilience and adaptability are important as are planning and organization.
BPL employees are continual learners.

Leadership

Role model for BPL values in all interactions approachable compassionate and easily engages others using effective communication skills
A trusted and informed source for guidance and insight around the use of collections and collection related functions of the ILS.
Action oriented and perseveres to address and solve technical issues involving databases.
Keeps abreast of collection trends.
Committed to ongoing learning and upskilling in an ever-changing environment.

Technical

Act and make recommendations in accordance toBPLsvision mission values and strategic plan.
Knowledge of policies processes procedures and systems within BPL
Project and change management skills.
Demonstrated understanding of the key elements of a public library collection including broad-based collection development practices current trends in selection ordering customer driven programs vendor services and library automated systems.
Proactive with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to present oral presentations and develop reports.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal customer service organization leadership problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Knowledge of Marc Records Library of Congress Subject Headings ILS functions related to Acquisitions and Cataloguing.

Work Environment

The work environment is a typical office environment with little exposure to noise dirt or external elements.
Occasionally work is completed in public spaces of library branches while customers are present.
There is mid to high computer use and frequent contact by email MS Teams and phone.
Occasional travel between branches within Burlington is required (mileage paid).

Working Hours

Work hours are generally 9am to 5pm
BPL is a 7 days per week; hours mayinclude weekend or evening shifts.
Duties may require work after-hours in case of emergency situations.

Physical Effort

Normal physical activity such as periodic standing walking sitting and the use of basic motor skills

Mental Effort

Moderate to extreme visual concentration in the use of a computer.
Maintaining a positive professional and diplomatic demeanor at all times
Moderate stress for tight timelines competing priorities and people/relationship management.
Extended periods of sitting at a computer and telephone use.
Providing service and feedback to multiple people simultaneously.

Working with us

As an employer we have high expectations of the people we hire and we are genuinely invested in the well-being development and work success of all employees.

Earnings for paid employees include a competitive salary comprehensive benefits development opportunities generous vacation privileges flexible work arrangements compelling rewards and recognition and retirement security.

Burlington Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a respectful inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please contact Human Resources at emailprotected.
If you have a disability that makes it difficult to apply using the online form please call us at Ext. 1154.
We thank all applicants in advance and advise that we will contact only those selected for an interview.

Personal information on your résumé is collected under the authority of the Public Libraries Act R.S.O. 1990 and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

Required Experience:

Manager

Title: Digital Resources & Collections Librarian Department: Digital Resources & CollectionsReports to: Manager Digital Resources & CollectionsClassification: Permanent Full Time Hours per Week: 35 hours Salary Range: $80055..91 benefits Posted: January 13 2026 Closes: January 27 2026 at 4 PM...

Masters Degree in Library Science or Information Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited faculty of Library/Information Science.