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Elizabeth Kiscaden Appointed Dean and University Librarian of University of Cincinnati Libraries
The University of Cincinnati (UC) has named Elizabeth Kiscaden dean and university librarian of the UC Libraries, effective August 14, 2023, pending approval by the UC Board of Trustees. Kiscaden...
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Carol Smith Appointed Dean of Libraries for University of Kansas
The University of Kansas (KU) has named Carol E. Smith dean of the KU Libraries, effective July 3, 2023. Smith currently serves as university librarian at Colorado School of Mines....
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Talia Chung Reappointed as University Librarian and Dean of Libraries at University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa (uOttawa) has reappointed Talia Chung for a five-year term with a new title of university librarian and dean of libraries, beginning July 1, 2023. Under Chung’s leadership...
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Memorial: David Stam, 1935–2023
David H. Stam, University Librarian Emeritus for Syracuse University, and the former Andrew W. Mellon Director of the Research Libraries of The New York Public Library, died on February 7,...
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Claire Stewart Named Dean of Libraries and University Librarian Designate for University of Illinois
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has selected Claire Stewart as the next Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Dean of Libraries and University Librarian Designate beginning May 16, 2023,...
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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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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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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...
