University of Ottawa Library
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AssociateUniversityLibrarian–ResearchServices
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“Associate University Librarian – Research Services at University of Ottawa Library. Skills: strategic and administrative leadership, research services leadership, innovation, collaboration. Provides strategic and administrative leadership for functions in their assigned portfolio. Adopting a holistic, library-wide view in terms of strategic planning, communication, and fostering an innovative work culture”
What You'll Achieve.
advances the research mission of the University by providing relevant and timely services to support Library users
Industry & Context.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective change; Demonstrated success using innovation and flexibility to address challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) from an institution that has been accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent, Minimum of seven years of experience as a professional librarian or archivist demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility, including leadership and/or management experience, preferably in a unionized, A proven record of strength in several library operational, Knowledge of strategic trends impacting academic libraries, including services, collections, technologies, and, Understanding of the broader university governance, Effective oral and written communication skills in both French &, Highly collaborative and collegial, with the ability to participate in shared decision, Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective change, Demonstrated ability to promote positive organizational culture, including the ability to engage, empower, and motivate, Demonstrated commitment to the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism and, Demonstrated ability to advocate and promote library, Demonstrated ability in project management and assessment, Demonstrated success using innovation and flexibility to address challenges
What You'll Do.
Provides strategic and administrative leadership for functions in their assigned portfolio
library-wide view in terms of strategic planning
and fostering an innovative work culture
Fostering an inclusive and accessible environment in the context of a university community that values and promotes principles of equity
anti-racism and inclusion
Designing and implementing activities that contribute to the University’s overall research enterprise and priorities
Exploring and elaborating innovative and responsive approaches to research assistance tailored to the needs of the user population
including opportunities and support for experiential learning
Seeking out opportunities to create and strengthen strategic relationships with internal and external partners
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
works well with colleagues in a complex and changing environment; members of the Senior Leadership Team; share responsibility and accountability for the strategic direction, leadership, and administration of the Library as a whole; Together with the Library’s leadership team, the Associate University Librarian will foster an inclusive and accessible environment; Staff in this division work cooperatively with users; interdisciplinary research teams within the division provide subject expertise and specialization; Highly collaborative and collegial, with the ability to participate in shared decision
Communication Scope
Effective oral and written communication skills in both French & English
Process & Methodology
Demonstrated ability in project management and assessment
Full Job Description
**_Posting Reason:_** Replacement of a regular position ** _Job Family:_** Library and Archives _**Union affiliation:**_ _**Faculty/Department:**_ University of Ottawa Library _**Campus:**_ Morisset Hall _**Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):**_ 2026/05/04 _**Applications must be received******BEFORE******(YYYY/MM/DD):**_ 2026/06/02 **University of Ottawa Library** **Associate University Librarian – Research Services** The University of Ottawa Library is looking for an innovative, motivated and service-oriented Associate University Librarian to lead its Research Services division. In addition to a proven record of strength in several library operational areas, the successful candidate will be a creative and experienced leader, who works well with colleagues in a complex and changing environment. **Environment:** The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the country's top research universities and the largest bilingual (French and English) university in the world. Located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada's Capital. **Responsibilities:** Reporting to the University Librarian and Dean of Libraries, the Associate University Librarian (AUL) provides strategic and administrative leadership for functions in their assigned portfolio. While each AUL position is responsible and accountable for an assigned portfolio, all AULs are members of the Senior Leadership Team and have responsibility for adopting a holistic, library-wide view in terms of strategic planning, communication, and fostering an innovative work culture. They share responsibility and accountability for the strategic direction, leadership, and administration of the Library as a whole. Together with the Library’s leadership team, the Associate University Librarian will foster an inclusive and accessible environment in the context of a univer
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