February, 2018 – Consultations are underway about the proposed changes at the Inforum.
This page is designed to serve as a resource. It includes relevant documentation as well as a list of upcoming events. If you would like to post an announcement, please contact ann.brocklehurst@utoronto.ca.
JUNE 2019 UPDATE
In late 2018, an external review of the Inforum was commissioned with the report delivered in May of 2019 after a two-day onsite visit by reviewers. A redacted version of the report, which edits out all personnel and financial information, as well as the Dean's response to the report, can be obtained by contacting anna.pralat@utoronto.ca. You will also find below the Dean's letter to alumni concerning the Inforum External Review.
COMING EVENTS
MISC InForum Collections Meeting: March 13, 2018 4 p.m. in BL 507
MISC executive members and Kathleen Scheaffer, the Inforum Outreach and Instructional Services Coordinator, will be available in person to discuss the changes to the Inforum collection, as well as to hear feedback and concerns. Contact: misc@utoronto.ca
Monthly FIAA Meeting: March 14, 2018 6:15 p.m. in BL 212
Dean Wendy Duff will answer questions about proposed changes involving the Inforum including the proposed move of its collection. Contact: dean.ischool@utoronto.ca.
RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
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Dean Wendy Duff's letter to alumni concerning the Inforum External Review
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Dean Wendy Duff's Statement re Proposed Inforum Changes, Feb 20, 2018
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Librarians' Statement re Inforum Collection, Feb 16, 2018
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Faculty of Information Revitalization Master Plan, Aug. 21 2017