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Mark Asberg has indicated that he wishes to be considered for reappointment as Vice-Provost and University Librarian. His current term concludes on June 30, 2026.

Mark Asberg assumed the role of Vice-Provost and University Librarian at Queen’s University on May 1, 2021. The Vice-Provost and University Librarian provides leadership for the University Library and is responsible for a broader portfolio that includes Queen’s libraries, archives, museums, galleries, and performing arts.

Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Matthew Evans has appointed Lynne Postovit, Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), to chair the Advisory Committee that will make recommendations regarding the appointment of the Vice-Provost and University Librarian.

Members of the Queen’s community are invited to submit their views on the role of the Vice-Provost and University Librarian and the present state and future development of the portfolio. Submissions should be sent to provost@queensu.ca by Feb. 20, 2026. When submitting, please indicate whether you wish your submission to be shared confidentially with members of the Advisory Committee. 

Advisory committee membership

• Marie-Claude Arguin, Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice-Principal (ITS)
• Oyediji Ayonrinde, Professor, Department of Psychiatry
• Amy Burns, Dean, Faculty of Education
• Vikas HK, Undergraduate Student Representative, Senate Library Committee
• Lavonne Hood, Associate Vice-Principal (Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion)
• Amy Kaufman, Head Law Librarian, William R. Lederman Law Library
• Barbara Kern, Associate University Librarian
• Doug Ottney, Manager, Facilities Operations, Queen’s Libraries
• Lynne Postovit (Chair), Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs)
• Lauren Sharpe (Secretary), Office of the Provost
• Steven Smith, Deputy Vice-Principal (Research)
• Surabhi Velagala, Vice-President (Graduate), SGPS