TMU Libraries is excited to announce the appointment of Lei Jin to the position of Associate Dean of Libraries, Scholarly, Research and Creative Activities.
Jin has been with TMU Libraries since 2003, initially joining as a Serials Librarian. She then moved into the position of Electronic Resources Librarian where she oversaw the management and acquisition of the Libraries’ digital collections and licensing.
She has served as the Interim Associate Dean of Libraries, SRC since September 2023, has been the Acting Head of Collections, and the co-chair of the Ontario Council of University Libraries’ Information Resources Committee. She is also the co-founder of the Canadian chapter of the Chinese American Library Association (CALA), and was recently elected as CALA’s Incoming Vice President/President Elect.
In her new role, Jin will provide strategic leadership to the Libraries’ role in SRC at the university, including overseeing a newly formed research support group that will meet growing demands in Research Data Management, Open Access, Institutional Repository and Research Impact Assessment.
“I’m looking forward to making positive changes, whether through process improvements or service enhancements,” says Jin. “Creating an inclusive learning environment where all patrons feel supported in their academic pursuits, is a priority for me.”
Jin will be focusing on relationship building to advance the Libraries’ central role in research and scholarship, as well as working closely with faculty and librarians to ensure excellence in research support.
“I’m very excited to have Lei as a member of the Library’s senior leadership team.” says Dean of Libraries Mark Robertson. “She is a gifted leader with a wealth of expertise in the support of SRC and in the development of library collections.”