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Larry Alford, University of Toronto’s Chief Librarian, Honored with CARL Award for Distinguished Service to Research Librarianship
The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) honored Larry Alford, university chief librarian for University of Toronto, with the CARL Award for Distinguished Service to Research Librarianship during the CARL...
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Irene Herold Appointed Dean of Libraries and University Librarian for Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has named Irene Herold dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian, effective August 1, 2021. Herold is currently librarian of the college at the College of...
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Hilary Seo Named Dean of Library Services for Iowa State University
Iowa State University has appointed Hilary Seo dean of library services, effective May 10, 2021. Seo, the Iowa State University Library’s associate dean of curation services, has served as interim...
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Leland Deeds Appointed Interim Vice Provost and University Librarian for Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis has named Leland Deeds interim vice provost and university librarian, effective May 1. Deeds is associate university librarian for Collections Management & Access Services at...
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Memorial: Gloria Werner, 1940–2021
Gloria Werner, UCLA University Librarian Emerita, died on March 5, 2021, at age 80. Werner first went to UCLA in 1962 to begin graduate training in medical librarianship, after earning...
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Gift Endows Vice Provost and University Librarian Position at Case Western Reserve as Arnold Hirshon Prepares to Retire
After more than a decade as Case Western Reserve University’s vice provost and university librarian, Arnold Hirshon will retire at the end of 2021. In recognition of his impact on...
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Alicia M. Salaz Named Vice Provost and University Librarian for University of Oregon
The University of Oregon has appointed Alicia M. Salaz as vice provost and university librarian, effective June 21, 2021. Salaz is currently associate dean for research and academic services and...
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Mark Asberg Appointed Vice Provost and University Librarian for Queen’s University
Queen’s University has named Mark Asberg as vice provost and university librarian for a five-year term effective May 1, 2021. Asberg is currently the chief executive officer of the Calgary...
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Denise Stephens Named Dean of Libraries for University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma (OU) has appointed Denise Stephens as dean of OU Libraries, effective May 24, 2021, pending approval by the OU Board of Regents. Stephens is currently vice...
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Mark Emmons Named Interim Dean, College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences, University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has appointed Mark Emmons interim dean of the College of the University Libraries & Learning Sciences, effective January 1, 2021. Emmons joined UNM University...
