Anne Seymour
rejoint University of Manitoba en tant que Vice-Provost (Libraries) and University Librarian!
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Seymour as Vice-Provost (Libraries) and University Librarian, effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2031. Ms. Seymour joins UM from Johns Hopkins University, where she served as Associate Dean and Director of the Welch Medical Library, overseeing library and information services for the schools of medicine, nursing, and public health, as well as the Johns Hopkins Health System. She also held faculty appointments across all three health science schools, including as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine—Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Section. In addition, Ms. Seymour served as the interim Director of the Chesney Medical Archives.
Her previous experience includes leadership roles such as Associate Director of the Biomedical Library at the University of Pennsylvania and Assistant Director of the Biomedical Academic Computing Center at Georgetown University Medical Center’s library.
“I am pleased to welcome Anne Seymour to the University of Manitoba”, says Dr. Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic). “Her extensive experience and vision for library innovation will be a tremendous asset to our academic community.”
Ms. Seymour holds a Master of Science in Information Science from Drexel University and an undergraduate degree in Fine Art at Brown University. Throughout her career in academic healthcare institutions, she has championed the delivery of quality, evidence-based information at the point of need, leveraging digital systems to support clinical care, research, and education. Throughout her career, she has been active in local, national, and international academic organizations including the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL), Medical Library Association (MLA), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), and Ivies Plus Libraries Confederation. She has also served on the National Library of Medicine’s Biomedical Informatics, Library, and Data Science (BILDS) grant review panel.
“I am honored to take on the role of Vice Provost (Libraries) and University Librarian,” says Ms. Seymour. “I look forward to collaborating with new colleagues within the libraries and across the university to enhance research, teaching, learning, and practice, ensuring that our libraries are vital hubs for discovery and knowledge.”
UM welcomes Ms. Seymour to her new appointment.
À propos de cet employeur
The University of Manitoba thrives as a place where challenges are embraced. Since 1877, the University’s world-class research and outstanding student experience have made an enduring impact on Manitoba, Canada, and the world. The University offers more than 250 programs – more than any other post-secondary institution in Manitoba. This includes providing 100+ undergraduate and nearly 150 graduate programs to over 30,000 students. The University has over 10,000 faculty and staff, and more than 188,000 alumni across Canada and 133 different countries. Contributing $7.3 billion in 2022-2023 to Manitoba’s economy, the University is located on two campuses in the city of Winnipeg, and various teaching and research sites across the province. Manitoba’s culturally diverse capital area with a population of almost one million, Winnipeg offers a high quality of life with affordable housing, a long heritage of diverse cultural activities, and numerous recreational opportunities.