About
Karim Tharani joined the University Library in 2009 as an Information Technology librarian and currently serves as Head of Library Systems and Information Technology. Prior to joining the University Library, Karim worked as an information systems consultant for IBM Canada.
Karim has a BSc in Management and Systems Science from Simon Fraser University and Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of British Columbia. His research interests include digital access and preservation, digital curation of oral traditions, database and Linked Data technologies, as well as the use of information systems in collaborative and community contexts.