You are the Head, Distance Learning and Research Librarian. What responsibilities come with it? I think one of my primary responsibilities is to continually advocate for distance students to ensure that they have library access and experiences, which are as equitable as possible to those of students who can come through the library doors. Our Distance Learning & Research (DL&R) unit is critical for providing an equitable, welcoming, and inclusive environment for distance students. We are, in many ways, the face of UVic for distance students.