12-Month Half-Time Contractually Limited 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 12-month half-time contractually limited term position at the rank of Librarian I or Librarian II commencing on July 1st, 2026. In this half-time position, the successful candidate will normally work 17.5 hours per week and will be remunerated at 50% of full-time salary based on determined rank and salary grid step (further salary details below).

As a member of Research Services at the Vaughan Memorial Library, the successful candidate will take on liaison responsibilities for the Department of Economics, as well as the coordinating responsibility for outreach and events.

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.

The outreach and events coordinator is responsible for developing and delivering programming and events to promote the library and connect with students and faculty. Some examples of past outreach programming and events at the VML include: welcome activities for incoming students, de-stress activities during exam periods, and thesis writing events for graduate students.

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

Half-Time Salary Range:

• Librarian I: $36,180 - $45,980 (50% of the full-time salary range of $72,359 - $91,959)
• Librarian II: $41,780 - $51,580 (50% of the full-time salary range of $83,559 - $103,159)

 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

• Academic, professional, community-based, or lived experience in the area of Economics
• Experience developing and delivering outreach or promotional events
• Experience delivering information literacy instruction or teaching in other capacities

 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).