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Brigitte brings more than 20 years of experience across the academic and non-profit sectors, combining a background in library services with extensive executive leadership.

“Amy Furness is a respected scholar and educator, with an impressive publication and presentation record, and focus on student mentorship.”

The Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board today announced the appointment of Moe Hosseini-Ara as its new City Librarian, effective September 1, 2025. He succeeds Vickery Bowles, who has served as City Librarian since 2015.

The Fédération des milieux documentaires (FMD) announced the appointment of Céline de Dianous as its new executive director (directrice générale) effective June 4, 2025.

Hyman succeeds Christina de Castell, who departed VPL earlier this year after seven years as the Library’s CEO.

Prior to this appointment, Amanda Etches served as interim university librarian, associate university librarian, research, and head, discovery and access at the McLaughlin Library.

Atkins had been acting CEO of the Library since the retirement of Steve Kraft in February 2024.

Mary Cavanagh will retire as a full-time professor from the School of Information Studies starting June 30, 2025.

Jacqueline Spencer was appointed Archivist of Ontario, effective November 7, 2024, and is the first Black woman to lead the Archives of Ontario.

Vickery Bowles, Toronto’s City Librarian since 2015, today announced her decision to retire in mid-2025.