Contact Us

General Inquiries

 library@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011 ext. 7423

Administration

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Emily Tufts

University Librarian
Administration, Librarians & Archivists
 emilytufts@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7957

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Loretta Durst

Manager, Finance & Administration
Administration
 ldurst@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7414

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Kristy McKeown

Manager, Library Services
Library Services, Administration, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 kristymckeown@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7195

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Madeline Doornaert

Communications and Engagement Coordinator
Administration
 madelinedoornaert@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7392

Archives & Special Collections

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Karen Suurtamm

University Archivist & Head, Special Collections
Archives & Special Collections, Librarians & Archivists, Research & Learning Services
 karensuurtamm@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7410

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Tori Cartwright

Archives Associate (On leave until September 7, 2026)
Archives & Special Collections
 toricartwright@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7255

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Arden Hody

Archives Associate
Archives & Special Collections
 ardenhody@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7255

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Rebecca Kolisnyk

Course Readings & Digitization Services Coordinator
Library Services, Archives & Special Collections
 rebeccakolisnyk@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7762

Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre

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Kristy McKeown

Manager, Library Services
Library Services, Administration, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 kristymckeown@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7195

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Abdullah Yossofzai

Learning & Liaison Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 abdullahyossofzai@trentu.ca
 (905) 435-5100 Ext. 5229

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Catherine DiPoce

Library Services Assistant
Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre, Library Services
 catherinedipoce@trentu.ca
 905-435-5100, ext. 5061

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Michal Kulik

Metadata Support Associate
Library Services, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 mkulik@trentu.ca
 905-435-5100, ext. 5081

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Rachel Podlowski

Library & Information Services Co-ordinator
Library Services, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 rachelpodlowski@trentu.ca
 905-435-5100, ext. 5062

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Ganesh Vellasamy

Copyright Associate
Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre, Library Services
 ganeshvellasamy@trentu.ca
 905-435-5100, ext. 5063

Librarians & Archivists

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Emily Tufts

University Librarian
Administration, Librarians & Archivists
 emilytufts@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7957

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Dwayne Collins

Digital Scholarship & Innovation Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists
 dwaynecollins@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7495

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Coralee Leroux

Scholarly Resources Librarian
Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions, Librarians & Archivists
 coraleeleroux@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7643

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Ellen Olsen-Lynch

Learning & Liaison Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists
 ellenolsenlynch@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7488

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Allison Ridgway

Student Experience & Outreach Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists
 allisonridgway@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7185

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Tracy Sallaway

Research Data Services Librarian
Maps, Data & Government Information Centre (MaDGIC), Librarians & Archivists, Research & Learning Services
 tracysallaway@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 6747

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Geoff Sinclair

Discovery & Systems Librarian
Library Discovery & Systems, Librarians & Archivists
 geoffsinclair@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7734

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Karen Suurtamm

University Archivist & Head, Special Collections
Archives & Special Collections, Librarians & Archivists, Research & Learning Services
 karensuurtamm@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7410

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James Watson

Learning & Liaison Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists
 jameswatson@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7330

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Abdullah Yossofzai

Learning & Liaison Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 abdullahyossofzai@trentu.ca
 (905) 435-5100 Ext. 5229

Library Discovery & Systems

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Geoff Sinclair

Discovery & Systems Librarian
Library Discovery & Systems, Librarians & Archivists
 geoffsinclair@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7734

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Cecilia Castillo

Library Systems Administrator
Library Discovery & Systems
 ccastillo@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7457

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Stephanie Taylor

Metadata Co-ordinator
Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions, Library Discovery & Systems
 stephtaylor@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7588

Library Services

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Kristy McKeown

Manager, Library Services
Library Services, Administration, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 kristymckeown@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7195

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Samantha Bibby

Library Services & Fulfillment Desk Coordinator
Library Services
 samanthabibby@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7299

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Catherine DiPoce

Library Services Assistant
Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre, Library Services
 catherinedipoce@trentu.ca
 905-435-5100, ext. 5061

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Abe Draycott

Electronic Resources Associate
Library Services, Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions
 abrahamdraycott@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 6032

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Jean Kirk

Library Spaces & Facilities Associate
Library Services
 jkirk@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7193

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Rebecca Kolisnyk

Course Readings & Digitization Services Coordinator
Library Services, Archives & Special Collections
 rebeccakolisnyk@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7762

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Michal Kulik

Metadata Support Associate
Library Services, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 mkulik@trentu.ca
 905-435-5100, ext. 5081

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Rachel Podlowski

Library & Information Services Co-ordinator
Library Services, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 rachelpodlowski@trentu.ca
 905-435-5100, ext. 5062

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Lisa Ropertz

Acquisitions & Finance Associate
Library Services, Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions
 lropertz@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7432

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Kim Rumball

Resource Sharing Co-ordinator
Library Services
 krumball@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7430

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Dave Russell

Library & Physical Collections Associate
Library Services
 drussell@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7296

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Hannah Skitch

Physical Collections and Processing Associate
Library Services
 hskitch@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 6731

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Jacquie Slater

Acquisitions Specialist
Library Services, Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions
 jslater@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7183

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Ganesh Vellasamy

Copyright Associate
Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre, Library Services
 ganeshvellasamy@trentu.ca
 905-435-5100, ext. 5063

Maps, Data & Government Information Centre (MaDGIC)

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Tracy Sallaway

Research Data Services Librarian
Maps, Data & Government Information Centre (MaDGIC), Librarians & Archivists, Research & Learning Services
 tracysallaway@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 6747

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Kate Hodge

GIS and Data Support Specialist
Maps, Data & Government Information Centre (MaDGIC)
 khodge@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7460

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James Marcaccio

GIS & Data Systems Specialist
Maps, Data & Government Information Centre (MaDGIC)
 jamesmarccacio@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext 7463

Research & Learning Services

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Dwayne Collins

Digital Scholarship & Innovation Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists
 dwaynecollins@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7495

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Ellen Olsen-Lynch

Learning & Liaison Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists
 ellenolsenlynch@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7488

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Allison Ridgway

Student Experience & Outreach Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists
 allisonridgway@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7185

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Tracy Sallaway

Research Data Services Librarian
Maps, Data & Government Information Centre (MaDGIC), Librarians & Archivists, Research & Learning Services
 tracysallaway@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 6747

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Karen Suurtamm

University Archivist & Head, Special Collections
Archives & Special Collections, Librarians & Archivists, Research & Learning Services
 karensuurtamm@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7410

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James Watson

Learning & Liaison Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists
 jameswatson@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7330

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Abdullah Yossofzai

Learning & Liaison Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 abdullahyossofzai@trentu.ca
 (905) 435-5100 Ext. 5229

Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions

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Coralee Leroux

Scholarly Resources Librarian
Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions, Librarians & Archivists
 coraleeleroux@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7643

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Abe Draycott

Electronic Resources Associate
Library Services, Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions
 abrahamdraycott@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 6032

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Lisa Ropertz

Acquisitions & Finance Associate
Library Services, Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions
 lropertz@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7432

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Jacquie Slater

Acquisitions Specialist
Library Services, Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions
 jslater@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7183

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Stephanie Taylor

Metadata Co-ordinator
Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions, Library Discovery & Systems
 stephtaylor@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7588