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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...
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Transitioning from Interim to Permanent, Trevor Bond Becomes Dean of Washington State University Libraries
Big news continues to spread from Washington State University (WSU). Earlier this week, Trevor Bond, who served as interim dean of WSU Libraries for the past year, was installed in...
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Christina Gola Named Dean of University of Houston Libraries Effective September 1
The University of Houston (UH) has promoted long-term library leader Christina H. Gola as its new dean of University Libraries. Christina has been part of the UH community for over...
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University of New Mexico Names Mark Emmons Dean of College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences Beginning August 24
The University of New Mexico (UNM) will soon welcome Mark Emmons to lead the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS); he was named dean, effective August 24, and...
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University of Florida Announces Patrick Reakes as the Interim Dean of the George A. Smathers Libraries, Beginning July 21
Earlier this week, the University of Florida (UF) selected Patrick J. Reakes to serve as the interim dean of the George A. Smathers Libraries. News of Patrick’s appointment follows former...
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Tamara Sumner Appointed Interim Dean of Libraries at University of Colorado Boulder Effective July 1
Beginning July 1, Tamara Sumner is the interim dean of University Libraries at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder. Her appointment follows Robert McDonald’s transition to the University of Texas...
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Mihoko Hosoi Named University Librarian at UC Riverside Effective Late October 2025
The University of California (UC), Riverside has appointed Mihoko Hosoi as its next university librarian, effective on or around October 27, 2025. Mihoko will succeed Steve Mandeville-Gamble, who retired at...
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Sian Brannon Named University Librarian and Vice Provost for University of North Texas Effective July 1
Last week, at the conclusion of a nationwide search, the University of North Texas (UNT) selected Sian Brannon as its university librarian (UL) and vice provost. Sian has served as...
