Associate University Librarian (Research)

Today's Hours: 8am - 10pm - All service hours

Ian Gibson
The Associate University Librarian (Research) contributes to the overall strategy of the library and oversees the library's engagement with the university's research mission. The AUL (Research) is responsible for the Collections & Content, and Research & Scholarship teams.

Ian Gibson holds an MISt from the University of Toronto, a BA (History) from the University of Windsor and a BSc (Electrical Engineering) from Queen's University. Prior to coming to Guelph in 2020, as Head, Collections & Content, he served as Science Research Liaison Librarian (Physical Sciences) at Memorial University (2007-2012) and a variety of roles including Acting Head of Collections at Brock University (2012-2020). Ian's professional and research interests include applying data driven methodologies to collection development work, increasing collaboration across our library consortia, and transforming the scholarly communications landscape.

Ian Gibson
Acting Associate University Librarian (Research)
519 824-4120 Ext. 58526
ian.gibson@uoguelph.ca

Flora Laird
Administrative Assistant 
519-824-4120 Ext. 52307
flaird@uoguelph.ca

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