New Associate University Librarian Named at SFU

Natalie Gick

Natalie Gick has been selected as the new Associate University Librarian for Administrative Services at Simon Fraser University effective 1 January 2012. In her new permanent role as Associate University Librarian she will be responsible for finance, personnel, and facilities services and will be leading several initiatives outlined in the SFU Library Strategic Plan 2011-2016.

After receiving her MLS from UBC, Natalie began her library career as a reference librarian at the Coquitlam Public and Burnaby Public Libraries. She then worked as a Science and Technology librarian at Vancouver Public Library, and was later hired as a Liaison Librarian at Simon Fraser University. In 2002 she was appointed first head of the Fraser Library at the new SFU Surrey campus.

Natalie is widely recognized for her qualities as a leader and innovator. At the SFU Surrey she led in planning for and development of the Fraser Library facility, as well as in the establishment of the Student Learning Commons, a gaming room and equipment lending program.

Natalie is not new to the role of Associate University Librarian – she served one year as interim AUL for Collection Services 2008-2009.

Contact Natalie at 778.782.3266 or ngick@sfu.ca .