Sandy has been working at the Dalhousie Libraries since 1990, when she was hired as a student. Until recently, she was the Head of Circulation for the Killam Library and also served part-time to support Human Resources initiatives for the Dal Libraries.

In her new full-time role as Human Resources Advisor, Sandy provides human resources advice to all library staff and the managers of the five Dalhousie Libraries. This includes provision of operational and strategic direction for human resource planning, and recruitment and development for both faculty and staff within the Dalhousie Libraries.

She also develops policies, does human resources training, provides support and advice to recruitment or selection committees and supervisors, offers job related employee coaching and counselling services, and more.

“The Dal Libraries strive to create a healthy, stimulating, comfortable workplace where staff members are engaged and able to do their best on behalf of our users. Providing fulsome HR advice and training, and supporting activities to promote employee health and wellness contribute to employee satisfaction and the provision of excellent service to patrons. Working with the University HR department and the Dal Libraries managers, Sandy adds tremendous capacity in these important areas. Along with the other members of the Dal Libraries Senior Management Team, I look forward to working closely with her,” says Donna Bourne-Tyson, University Librarian.

This new position in the Dal Libraries is a senior position with a major role in directing the human resource functions of the Dalhousie Libraries.