Danielle MacKinlay

Danielle (Dan) MacKinlay (she/they) is the Campus Librarian at NSCC (Nova Scotia Community College) Sydney Waterfront Campus in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Previous to this role, she was the Manager of Library Services for the Canadian Coast Guard College. Danielle has also worked in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion field and in communications.

They hold a Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies from Dalhousie University, a BA (Hons) from Mount Allison University in French Studies and Psychology, and recently completed a Leadership and Inclusion Certificate from Centennial College (Toronto) and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. 

Danielle is also a parent of three young children and an avid reader. Born and raised on Unama’ki (Cape Breton Island), they are influenced by the rich culture and history that defines the island.