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Updated by Library Cabinet / March 31, 2026

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Launch strategic dashboard and framework for monitoring the Libraries' strategic prioritiesVice-DeanIn progress
Montreal Golden Ink Exhibition and programAssociate Dean, Teaching and LearningIn progress
Improve the user experience in McLennan through the growth of the browsable collection and improvements to student seatingAssociate Dean, Teaching and LearningIn progress
Relocation of Collection Services and Library Technology staffVice-DeanIn progress
Migrate eScholarship repository to Scholaris shared platformAssociate Dean, Library TechnologyIn progress
Create a knowledge management strategy for LibrariesAssociate Dean, Library TechnologyIn progress
Relocate selected archival and visual art collections to safer, long-term storage spaces in the LibrariesVice-DeanIn progress
Contribute to and implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Repatriation, Rematriation and RestitutionTrenholme Dean of LibrariesIn progress
History of 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Libraries monographTrenholme Dean of LibrariesIn progress
Develop and launch coordinated wellness programming across library locationsAssociate Dean, Teaching and LearningIn progress
Design and implement a technology program in all librariesAssociate Dean, Library TechnologyIn progress
Plan for the major transformation of the McLennan LibraryTrenholme Dean of LibrariesIn progress
Obtain Sustainable Library Initiative certificationAssociate Dean, Strategic InitiativesIn progress
Explore options to create, promote, and organize new and existing online learning content (including videos, modules and asynchronous workshops) to support student learning in new, innovative waysAssociate Dean, Teaching and LearningIn progress
Ensure visibility of research support services – website updateAssociate Dean, Research and ScholarshipIn progress
Define scope for AI projects related to staff workflows, user services, data creation and processing, and data analysis over next 3–4 yearsVice-DeanIn progress
Define the project to promote the fundamental principles of freedom of expression and opinionVice-Dean

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Organize conversations with faculty and graduate programs to embed discussions on the current state of the scholarly communication systemAssociate Dean, Research and ScholarshipIn progress
Define 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Libraries contribution to 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s Open Science program Associate Dean, Research and ScholarshipIn progress
Improve workflows between SAA and the Libraries for providing accessible copies of content for students with perceptual disabilities, making the most of current Canadian copyright law, including the terms of the Marrakesh TreatyAssociate Dean, Strategic InitiativesIn progress
Launch a seamless and modular digital infrastructure system for the preservation and stewardship of the Libraries’ unique digital assets and metadata. Establish necessary infrastructure and planning to support digital preservation frameworkAssociate Dean, Library TechnologyIn progress
Complete technical analysis of potential digital collections repository systemsAssociate Dean, Library TechnologyIn progress
Prepare to react to damage or threat to the general, rare and special collections on all sites and at any scaleAssociate Dean, CollectionsIn progress
Develop a program that solidifies our commitment to inclusive collection development by identifying gaps and designating funding to broaden and diversify collections that better align with inquiries and research conducted at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµAssociate Dean, CollectionsIn progress
Planning for the repackaging of public outreach series to include more French language and diverse voicesVice-DeanIn progress
Launch Digitization Community Partnerships programAssociate Dean, Library TechnologyComplete