June 5, 2025 – The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) is pleased to announce changes to its Board of Directors, following the 2025 Spring Members’ Meeting.
CARL warmly welcomes two new members to its Board:
- Chantal St-Louis, Directrice, Service des bibliothèques et archives, Université de Sherbrooke
- Dianne Keeping, Dean of Libraries, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Both bring valuable regional perspectives and a deep commitment to advancing research libraries in Canada.
CARL also extends sincere thanks to Brett Waytuck (University of Regina), outgoing President, and Michael Vandenburg (Dalhousie University), outgoing Treasurer, who have completed their terms on the Board. As President, Brett Waytuck has provided thoughtful and inclusive leadership over the past two years. His extensive experience across public, government, and academic libraries has enriched CARL’s work. We thank him for his leadership, service, and dedication to CARL’s mission.
CARL is pleased to share that Stéphanie Gagnon (Université de Montréal) has assumed the role of Vice-President / President-Elect.
Dr. Mary-Jo Romaniuk, Vice Provost of Libraries and Cultural Resources at the University of Calgary, has been appointed President of CARL. A long-time CARL contributor, she has served as Vice-President, as Chair of the Impact Committee, and has led key assessment initiatives. Active in ARL and IFLA, Dr. Romaniuk brings her leadership experience and an international perspective to the role. Mary-Jo holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan, a Master of Library and Information Science from San Jose State University, and a PhD from Queensland University of Technology. Her research interests include assessment, emerging technologies, and leadership development.
CARL’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors includes:
Dr. Mary-Jo Romaniuk – President
Vice-Provost for Libraries and Cultural Resources and University Librarian
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Term: 2025-2027
Stéphanie Gagnon – Vice-President
Directrice générale des bibliothèques
Université de Montréal
Montréal, Quebec, Term: 2025-2027
Chantal St-Louis – Secretary
(Quebec Region Representative)
Directrice générale – Service des bibliothèques et archives
Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Québec, Term: 2025-2027
Talia Chung – Treasurer
(Ontario Region Representative)
University Librarian and Dean of Libraries
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Term: 2024-2026
Dr. Dianne C. Keeping – Director
(Atlantic Region Representative)
Dean of Libraries
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Term: 2025-2027
Jonathan Bengtson – Director
(Western Region Representative)
University Librarian
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia, Term: 2024-2026
The CARL Board of Directors is the Association’s chief governance body, responsible to the membership and with formal legal responsibility for the organization. Composed of directors of CARL member libraries, the Board plays a key role in strategic planning and oversight, and guides the work of the association in collaboration with its Executive Director and staff.
For more information about the Board’s structure and responsibilities, please visit our Governance page.
