Joanne Rumig

Librarian and Head (Access Services)

Joanne Rumig is Librarian and Head of Access Services at Carleton University and an experienced post-secondary educator. With more than 20 years of experience in academic libraries and education, she combines operational leadership with a strong commitment to teaching, service and collaboration.  

A graduate of Carleton University, Rumig also holds a Master of Library and Information Science from San José State University. Throughout her career, she has led a wide range of user-focused services, including course reserves, interlibrary loans and accessibility services. She is recognized for her collaborative approach and her ability to guide teams through periods of organizational change.  

Rumig has contributed to major institutional and provincial initiatives, including the implementation of shared library systems, and has served on a variety of strategic and operational committees. She is also an active participant in provincial and national working groups focused on resource sharing, service innovation and collaboration.  

Her professional interests include inclusive workplace practices, supporting neurodiversity in library environments and fostering collaborative communities of practice. She brings expertise in access, service design, collaboration and continuous improvement to conversations about student experience and institutional service excellence.