From the CBC:
Students and library staff at Mount Allison University [located in Sackville, New Brunswick] are challenging a proposal to phase out the school’s top librarian.
“The idea of thinking the role of head librarian could be replaced by non-academic personnel is a bit ridiculous,” said Linnea Bell, a fourth-year history student at Mount A.
Last week, Jeff Ollerhead, the vice-president of academics and research, proposed restructuring of top-level positions at the university, including that of chief librarian.
He recommended getting a dean to split responsibilities between academics and the library. Mount A would hire a manager with human resources and financial skills to assist the dean, he said.
This week, library staff published an open letter to faculty and students outlining their concerns.
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