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K. Matthew Dames Named Chief Librarian of University of Notre Dame’s Hesburgh Libraries
The University of Notre Dame has appointed K. Matthew Dames as the Edward H. Arnold University Librarian, effective August 1, 2021. Dames has served as university librarian at Boston University...
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Simon Neame Appointed Dean of Libraries for University of Washington
The University of Washington (UW) has named Simon Neame dean of University Libraries, effective September 1, 2021, pending approval by the UW Board of Regents. Neame has served as dean...
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Diane Dallis-Comentale Appointed Interim Dean of Libraries for Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University (IU) Bloomington has named Diane Dallis-Comentale interim dean of IU Libraries starting July 1, 2021. Dallis-Comentale is the associate dean for Planning and Administration at IU Libraries. She...
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Leo Lo Named Dean of College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences at University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has appointed Leo Lo as dean of the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences, effective September 1, 2021. Lo is currently associate dean...
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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...