The Simon Fraser University Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Munro as Associate Dean, Learning & Research Services, effective September 18, 2017.
Karen comes to SFU from the University of Oregon where she has been Head of the Portland Library & Learning Commons since 2008. Her previous experience includes E-Learning Librarian at the University of California, Berkeley, and Literature Librarian at the University of Oregon. Members of the search committee were impressed by her creativity, breadth of relevant experience, and inspiring vision.
Karen has held many leadership positions within the Association of College and Research Libraries including chair of the Literatures in English section, chair of the ACRL Sections Council, and chair of various conference planning and nominating committees. She has presented and published widely on library instruction, e-learning, and user-centered design. Her 2017 book, Tactical Urbanism for Librarians is published by ALA Editions.
Karen holds an MLIS from the University of British Columbia, an MFA from the University of Iowa, and a BA from McGill University.