About Us

Trent University Library & Archives supports the teaching and research missions of Trent University. Our team of Library and Archives professionals supports teaching, learning and research with extensive print and online collections, specialized services and expertise, and state of the art facilities for collaboration and inquiry.

Whether you choose to visit us in person at the Bata Library in Peterborough and the Durham Campus Library & Learning Centre, or access our collections and resources online, we are here to help you find the information you need.

Contact Us

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Vickie Albrecht

Manager, Durham GTA Campus Library and Learning Centre
Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre, Library Administration
 vickiealbrecht@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 5064

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Samantha Bibby

Library Services & Fulfillment Desk Coordinator
Library Services
 samanthabibby@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7299

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Tori Cartwright

Archives Associate
Archives & Special Collections
 toricartwright@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7413

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Cecilia Castillo

Library Systems Administrator
Library Systems
 ccastillo@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7457

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Dwayne Collins

Digital Scholarship & Innovation Librarian (On sabbatical until July 1, 2025)
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists
 dwaynecollins@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7495

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Catherine DiPoce

Library Services Assistant
Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 catherinedipoce@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 5061

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Jeff Domm

Facilities & Physical Collections Coordinator
Library Services
 jdomm@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7365

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Abe Draycott

Electronic Resources Associate
Library Services, Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions
 abrahamdraycott@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 6032

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Loretta Durst

Manager, Finance & Administration
Library Administration
 ldurst@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7414

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Kate Hodge

GIS and Data Support Specialist
Maps, Data & Government Information Centre (MaDGIC)
 khodge@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7460

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Jean Kirk

Library Spaces & Facilities Associate
Library Services
 jkirk@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7193

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Rebecca Kolisnyk

Archives & Reading List Associate
Library Services, Archives & Special Collections
 rebeccakolisnyk@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7762

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Michal Kulik

Metadata Support Associate
Library Services, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 mkulik@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 5081

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Coralee Leroux

Scholarly Resources Librarian
Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions, Librarians & Archivists
 coraleeleroux@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7643

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Joel Markle

Shelver
Library Services
 jmarkle@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7365

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Kristy McKeown

Manager, Library Services
Library Services, Library Administration
 kristymckeown@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7195

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Ellen Olsen-Lynch

Learning & Liaison Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists
 ellenolsenlynch@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7488

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Clay Pearn

Library Communications & Engagement Associate
Library Administration
 claypearn@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7326

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Rachel Podlowski

Library & Information Services Co-ordinator
Library Services, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 rachelpodlowski@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 5062

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Allison Ridgway

Student Experience & Outreach Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists
 allisonridgway@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7185

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Lisa Ropertz

Acquisitions & Finance Associate
Library Services, Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions
 lropertz@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7432

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Kim Rumball

Resource Sharing Co-ordinator
Library Services
 krumball@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7430

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Dave Russell

Physical Collections and Processing Associate
Library Services
 drussell@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7296

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Tracy Sallaway

Research Data Services Librarian
Maps, Data & Government Information Centre (MaDGIC), Librarians & Archivists, Research & Learning Services
 tracysallaway@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7470

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Geoff Sinclair

Discovery & Systems Librarian
Library Systems, Librarians & Archivists
 geoffsinclair@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7734

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Jacquie Slater

Acquisitions Specialist
Library Services, Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions
 jslater@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7183

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Karen Suurtamm

University Archivist & Head, Special Collections
Archives & Special Collections, Librarians & Archivists, Research & Learning Services
 karensuurtamm@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7410

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Stephanie Taylor

Metadata Co-ordinator
Scholarly Resources & Acquisitions
 stephtaylor@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7588

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Emily Tufts

University Librarian
Library Administration, Librarians & Archivists
 emilytufts@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7957

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Ganesh Vellasamy

Copyright Associate
Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 ganeshvellasamy@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 5063

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James Watson

Learning & Liaison Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists
 jameswatson@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7330

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Abdullah Yossofzai

Learning & Liaison Librarian
Research & Learning Services, Librarians & Archivists, Durham GTA Library & Learning Centre
 abdullahyossofzai@trentu.ca
 705-748-1011, ext. 7684