Collection Development Librarian

SAIT’s Student Services department unlocks learner potential within a vibrant campus culture. Join a team driven by student success, offering holistic services from academic support and counselling to financial advising and social engagement.

The Reg Erhardt Library, SAIT Archives, and Copyright team provide essential learning resources and innovative support services to help students and programs achieve academic excellence in a rapidly evolving post‑secondary environment.

We are looking a Librarian that is forward‑thinking, collaborative professional to lead the development of high‑quality library collections that empower SAIT students, faculty, and programs to succeed.

• Report to the Manager, Library, Archives, and Copyright
• Lead the Collections service and the Collections & Technical Services team
• Oversee planning, development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of library collections
• Negotiate licensing agreements with vendors and publishers to ensure access to top‑tier resources
• Expected to engage in both Library and Student Services initiatives that enhance the student experience

• Collection Development
• Oversee all areas of the library’s Collections service that supports students, faculty, and program success
• Lead the planning, development, maintenance, organization, access and discovery of the library's collections
• Lead and oversee the work of the Collections and Technical Services team in the selection, acquisitions, management and evaluation of the library's collections
• Oversee and configure the library’s discovery system to enhance resource accessibility and the user experience
• Explore and integrate emerging technologies, such as AI functionality, into collection strategies
• Contribute to budget planning for library collections with the Manager and oversee funding allocations for print and electronic collections
• Conduct regular assessments and ensure collections remain current and relevant to SAIT programs.
• Analyze and report on collection data to support evidence‑based decisions to the Manager and as needed for program and institutional reporting
• Identify best practices and emerging collection trends and develop and maintain relevant collections management policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and workflows for efficient collection management, in collaboration with the Coordinator of Technical Services
• Evaluate and negotiate new electronic resources in consultation with relevant teams
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, publishers, library consortiums and other clients, negotiating contracts and pricing
• Engage Library Liaisons in resource identification and collection review
• Promote and build awareness of the library’s collections
• Stay informed on trends and best practices in academic library collections and technologies through ongoing professional development

• Library Liaison and Instruction
• Actively engage with academic programs, faculty and Academic Chairs in the assigned School(s) to support their curriculum maintenance and development
• Develop and deliver information literacy instruction sessions, workshops, and presentations to the assigned liaison area(s) and other schools as needed, both in person and online
• Provide in‑depth reference services to students, faculty, and staff in the assigned School and other areas as needed
• Identify potential resources relevant to the assigned School(s)
• Participate in the strategic direction and initiatives planning as part of the library’s leadership team
• Participate in library reporting for SAIT programs and other reports as needed and directed by the Manager

• Information Desk and Other Initiatives
• Provide circulation and reference services at the Information Desk
• Collaborate with Librarians, Library Technicians, faculty and staff on other projects as needed
• Participate on committees and working groups as needed

• Minimum
• Master’s degree in Library Information Science/Studies from an American Library Association accredited program or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of professional library or relevant experience

• Preferred
• Experience with library…