Version 1.1
Updated by Library Cabinet / March 31, 2026
| Objective | Portfolio | Status |
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| Launch strategic dashboard and framework for monitoring the Libraries' strategic priorities | Vice-Dean | In progress |
| Montreal Golden Ink Exhibition and program | Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning | In progress |
| Improve the user experience in McLennan through the growth of the browsable collection and improvements to student seating | Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning | In progress |
| Relocation of Collection Services and Library Technology staff | Vice-Dean | In progress |
| Migrate eScholarship repository to Scholaris shared platform | Associate Dean, Library Technology | In progress |
| Create a knowledge management strategy for Libraries | Associate Dean, Library Technology | In progress |
| Relocate selected archival and visual art collections to safer, long-term storage spaces in the Libraries | Vice-Dean | In progress |
| Contribute to and implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Repatriation, Rematriation and Restitution | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| History of McGill Libraries monograph | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| Develop and launch coordinated wellness programming across library locations | Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning | In progress |
| Design and implement a technology program in all libraries | Associate Dean, Library Technology | In progress |
| Plan for the major transformation of the McLennan Library | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| Obtain Sustainable Library Initiative certification | Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives | In 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 ways | Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning | In progress |
| Ensure visibility of research support services – website update | Associate Dean, Research and Scholarship | In progress |
| Define scope for AI projects related to staff workflows, user services, data creation and processing, and data analysis over next 3–4 years | Vice-Dean | In progress |
| Define the project to promote the fundamental principles of freedom of expression and opinion | Vice-Dean | In progress
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| Organize conversations with faculty and graduate programs to embed discussions on the current state of the scholarly communication system | Associate Dean, Research and Scholarship | In progress |
| Define McGill Libraries contribution to McGill’s Open Science program | Associate Dean, Research and Scholarship | In 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 Treaty | Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives | In 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 framework | Associate Dean, Library Technology | In progress |
| Complete technical analysis of potential digital collections repository systems | Associate Dean, Library Technology | In progress |
| Prepare to react to damage or threat to the general, rare and special collections on all sites and at any scale | Associate Dean, Collections | In 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 McGill | Associate Dean, Collections | In progress |
| Planning for the repackaging of public outreach series to include more French language and diverse voices | Vice-Dean | In progress |
| Launch Digitization Community Partnerships program | Associate Dean, Library Technology | Complete |