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Tricia Edwards Appointed Director of Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
The Smithsonian Institution has appointed Tricia Edwards as director of Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, effective April 20, 2026. Tricia has served as interim director since September 2025. Prior to joining...
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Steve Smith Reappointed Dean of UTK Libraries
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) has reappointed Steve Smith (04LFP Fellow) to another five-year term as dean of libraries. Steve will complete his 15th year as dean at the...
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Dale Askey Appointed UBC University Librarian
The University of British Columbia (UBC) has appointed Dale Askey as university librarian for a five-year term, effective September 1, 2026. Dale currently serves as vice provost (Library & Museums) and...
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Anne Seymour Appointed Vice-Provost (Libraries) and University Librarian for University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba (UM) has appointed Anne Seymour as vice-provost (Libraries) and university librarian, effective March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031. She also holds an appointment as a...
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Nicole Kong Named Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies
Purdue University has appointed Nicole Kong (25ILP Fellow) as associate vice provost and dean of Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies, effective March 16, 2026. Nicole Kong has served...
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Memorial: Robin Nelson Downes, 1932–2025
Robin Nelson Downes, former director of the University of Houston Libraries, died at 93 on December 3, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Robin served as director of the University of Houston...
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Timothy McGeary Named University of Rochester Librarian and Neilly Dean
University of Rochester has appointed Timothy McGeary the next University of Rochester Librarian and the Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of the University of Rochester Libraries, effective March...
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Margaret Meserve Named Edward H. Arnold Dean of Hesburgh Libraries at University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame has appointed Margaret Meserve the Edward H. Arnold Dean of the Hesburgh Libraries for a five-year term effective November 2025. Margaret will continue to serve...
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Carrie Cooper Named Dean of FSU University Libraries
Florida State University (FSU) has appointed Carrie Zebrowsky Cooper as its next dean of University Libraries, effective in January. Carrie has been a member of FSU’s University Libraries Advancement Board...
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University of Saskatchewan Celebrates Lori Birrell as New Dean and University Librarian—She Began Post on September 1
At most academic institutions, September represents the beginning of many things, fresh faces, new students, and new horizons—and this year, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) adds one additional newbie to...
