Lead strategic library partnerships at the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC, using relationship management and cross-cultural communication skills. Reporting to the Director of Kula: Library Futures Academy, the Manager of Partnerships develops, coordinates, operationalizes, and sustains external relationships. The role connects institutions, research organizations, professional associations, community organizations, international partners, fellows, and researchers with UVic Libraries expertise. It supports professional exchange, collaborative research, knowledge mobilization, and institutional collaboration. Key Responsibilities:





Expand approved external partnerships supporting Kula and University Libraries Develop engagement activities connecting partners with librarian expertise Facilitate collaborative research and skilled exchange Identify and disseminate measured partnership impacts Travel out of town, including internationally, as required Requirements:

Master’s degree or equivalent education and experience Minimum 10 years’ related post-secondary experience Experience working in academic or research libraries Experience maintaining diverse partnerships across multiple portfolios Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills Apply strategic relationship management, partnership development, and library-sector expertise to advance Kula’s collaborative mandate.

📌 Strategic Library Partnerships Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Winnipeg