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Dean of Libraries Search

Position Overview
Search Committee

Candidates

Four candidates will give public presentations in a bid to be the next dean of University of Kansas Libraries. The name of each candidate will be announced approximately two business days before their respective campus visit. Members of the KU community are encouraged to attend each candidate’s public presentation and provide feedback to the search committee.

All public presentations will take place in Watson Library in the Watson 3 West Event Space, and they will be livestreamed*. Public presentations for each of the candidates are scheduled for the following dates:

Nadia Ghasedi presented on Feb. 13
Scott Hanrath presented on Feb. 16
Carol E. Smith presented on Feb. 21
Catherine A. Quinlan presented on Feb. 23

*Return to this page on the day of each presentation for a link to the livestream.

Nadia Ghasedi

Associate University Librarian for Special Collections Services Division
Washington University Libraries, St. Louis
Candidate Profile

Presentation:

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Watson Library in Watson 3 West Event Space

Scott Hanrath

Interim Co-Dean
KU Libraries
University of Kansas
Associate Dean, Research Engagement
KU Libraries
University of Kansas
Associate Librarian
KU Libraries
University of Kansas
Candidate Profile

Presentation:

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Watson Library in Watson 3 West Event Space

Carol E. Smith

University Librarian
Arthur Lakes Library
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Department Head
Library & Museum
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Candidate Profile

Presentation:

3 - 4 p.m.
Watson Library in the Watson 3 West Event Space

Catherine A. Quinlan

University Librarian and Dean Emeritus
University of Southern California
Candidate Profile

Presentation:

3 - 4 p.m.
Watson Library in Watson 3 West Event Space