Madeleine Lefebvre has been Chief Librarian at Ryerson University since 2007. She has had a long sustained interest in library space and new buildings, speaking frequently on congenial Library space planning. Her book, The Romance of Libraries, was published in 1995. She was a key player in the development of Ryerson’s new Student Learning Centre, a complement to the existing Library and a gateway to Ryerson. A past President of the Canadian Library Association, Madeleine is currently a member of OCLC Global Council. She also serves on the IFLA Standing Committee for Library Buildings and Equipment.