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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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Kate Zwaard Named Executive Director of the Coalition for Networked Information
The Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) is pleased to welcome Kate Zwaard as its next executive director, effective September 15, 2025. Kate joins CNI from the Library of Congress (LC),...
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Kaleidoscope Program Scholars 2025 Selected
The ARL Kaleidoscope Program (KP) Task Force has chosen 16 graduate students to participate in the 2025 KP cohort, based on recommendations from the KP Selection Working Group. The Kaleidoscope...
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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...
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Tiffany Moxham Appointed Interim University Librarian for UC Riverside Effective June 28
Tiffany Moxham, the University of California Riverside’s (UCR) deputy university librarian, was tapped to serve as the interim university librarian. The announcement follows the retirement of Steven Mandeville-Gamble, who served...
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Georgetown to Welcome Alexia Hudson-Ward as New University Librarian and Dean of the Library
At the beginning of the fall semester, the Georgetown University community will welcome Alexia Hudson-Ward as their university librarian and dean of the library. Her appointment coincides with the retirement...
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Leo S. Lo to Helm the University of Virginia (UVA) Library as University Librarian and Dean of Libraries
The announcement of UVA’s new university librarian and dean of libraries has spread like a wildfire. Leo S. Lo, dean of the College of University Libraries at the University of...