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Liz Lorang Appointed Interim Dean of University Libraries for University of Nebraska–Lincoln
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) has named Elizabeth “Liz” Lorang interim dean of the University Libraries, effective May 2, 2023, pending approval by the Board of Regents. Lorang has served...
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Lesley Moyo and Lee Konrad Appointed Interim Vice Provosts for University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries
The University of Wisconsin (UW)–Madison has named Lesley Moyo and Lee Konrad joint interim vice provosts for UW–Madison Libraries. Lesley Moyo is associate university librarian for public services and Lee...
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Memorial: Terry Birdwhistell, 1950–2023
Terry L. Birdwhistell, former dean of libraries and William T. Young Endowed Chair at the University of Kentucky (UK), died on January 29, 2023, at the age of 72. In...
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ARL Board Selects Boston as Spring 2024 Association Meeting Location
The ARL Board of Directors has confirmed Boston, Massachusetts, as the site for ARL’s 2024 Spring Association Meeting. ARL’s semiannual Association Meetings bring together ARL member representatives in Canada and...
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María Estorino Appointed Vice Provost for University Libraries and University Librarian at UNC–Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill has named María R. Estorino vice provost for University Libraries and university librarian, effective January 30, 2023. She has held the...
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ARL Member Session on University of California’s Project LEND: Friday, February 10, 1:00–2:00 p.m. EST
The ARL Advocacy and Public Policy Committee is sponsoring a virtual ARL member session on the University of California’s (UC) new Project LEND (Library Expansion of Networked Delivery) on Friday, February 10, at...
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Lisa Carter Named University Librarian and Dean of Libraries for University of Michigan
The University of Michigan has appointed Lisa R. Carter as university librarian and dean of libraries, effective May 1, 2023. Carter is currently vice provost for libraries and university librarian...
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Sarah Shreeves Named Dean of Libraries for University of Utah
The University of Utah has selected Sarah Shreeves as the new dean of libraries, effective in June 2023. Shreeves is currently the vice dean of libraries at The University of...
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ARL and Ithaka S+R Explore Copyright and Streaming Audiovisual Content in US Academic Libraries
Today the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and Ithaka S+R released Copyright and Streaming Audiovisual Content in the US Context, by Danielle Cooper and Katherine Klosek. The paper summarizes the...
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Brent Reidy Appointed Andrew W. Mellon Director of Research Libraries at The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has named Brent Reidy its Andrew W. Mellon Director of the Research Libraries, effective December 29, 2022. Reidy served as interim director of the...