Wendy Sokolon appointed Yukon University’s first University Librarian

YukonU has appointed Wendy Sokolon as the university’s first University Librarian.

In this new senior leadership position, Sokolon will lead YukonU’s library in its continued development in alignment with our academic plan and our increasing research intensity.

Right now, Sokolon is creating a vision and a plan to expand the library’s capacity and resources to effectively support the growing and evolving needs of students, faculty, staff and researchers.

Sokolon has been a member of YukonU’s library team for almost two years.

You may recognize her from her former roles at the Yukon Archives, ATIPP Office, Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Whitehorse Public Library.

She is grateful to have had the privilege of living in the Traditional Territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council for the past 17 years and is committed to the ongoing work of decolonizing herself.

She has an academic background in Women’s Studies, Political Science, Archival Studies, and Library and Information Studies with two master's degrees.

When not at work, Sokolon enjoys gardening and slow food cooking, and spends as much time on and with the land as possible.

Her involvement with the Whitehorse community includes serving as a board member for the Yukon Film Society and radio show host on CJUC 92.5FM community radio.

Congratulations on your new role, Wendy!