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Digital Resources & Collections Librarian - On Site

salary Salary :

$80,055.48 - 94,182.91 yearly

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Job Description - Digital Resources & Collections Librarian - On Site



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:      $80,055.48 – 94,182.91 + 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 library’s resources and collections. This role adheres to the budget control and procurement functions for the Library’s materials budget. It also advances BPL’s 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 Library’s 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 Manager, Collections staff Library Staff including Branch Librarians and Management team.

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

Scope:

Budget: $1,000,000+ materials budget

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

Key Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Behavioural
  • Learn and model BPL’s values during all interactions with internal and external individuals 
  • Communicate in a professional manner that is consistent and aligned with BPL’s
     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 to BPL's vision, 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 may include 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 [email protected].
If you have a disability that makes it difficult to apply using the online form, please call us at 905-639-3611 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.

 
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