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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...
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Sarah Shreeves Named Dean of Libraries for University of Utah
The University of Utah has selected Sarah Shreeves as the new dean of libraries, effective in June 2023. Shreeves is currently the vice dean of libraries at The University of...
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Brent Reidy Appointed Andrew W. Mellon Director of Research Libraries at The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has named Brent Reidy its Andrew W. Mellon Director of the Research Libraries, effective December 29, 2022. Reidy served as interim director of the...
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Christopher Prom Named Interim Dean of Libraries and University Librarian for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has appointed Christopher J. Prom to serve as the Interim Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Dean of Libraries and University Librarian (Designate) pending approval...
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Andy Corrigan Appointed Interim Dean of Tulane University Libraries
Tulane University has named Andy Corrigan interim dean of libraries, effective October 2022. A Tulanian since 1994, Corrigan has served as associate dean of libraries since 2005 and is also...
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Lisa Macklin Named Associate Vice Provost and University Librarian for Emory University; Organizational Changes to Enhance and Streamline Libraries and Museum
Emory Libraries has appointed Lisa Macklin associate vice provost and university librarian, effective October 1, 2022. This transition is part of organizational changes within Emory Libraries and the Michael C....
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Elisabeth Long Appointed Sheridan Dean of University Libraries, Archives, and Museums at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University has named Elisabeth Long the next Sheridan Dean of University Libraries, Archives, and Museums, effective January 3, 2023. Long has served as associate university librarian for information...
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Tom Walker Named Interim Dean of Wayne State University Library System
Wayne State University (WSU) has appointed Tom Walker interim dean of the WSU Library System, which includes the university’s libraries; the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban...
