The Robertson Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Svetlana Kochkina, who is taking up her duties as our new University [Chief] Librarian during the first week of March. Dr. Kochkina joins us from McGill University Libraries, where she held several key positions over the past 15 years, including a recently-concluded term as Acting Head of the renowned Osler Library of the History of Medicine. Dr. Kochkina is also a distinguished book historian and digital humanities researcher, and is Past President of the Bibliographical Society of Canada. A "meet and greet" is planned for later this month to give our UPEI and Island user communities an opportunity to welcome Dr. Kochkina in-person; further details will be announced shortly. 

Simon Lloyd, who served as interim University Librarian from July, 2025 - February, 2026, will be returning to his duties with our University Archives and Special Collections (UASC) unit, and will also be supporting Dr. Kochkina during her transition into the University Librarian role.