Finalists for top Library post to visit campus this month

9:26 a.m., Feb. 3, 2016--Five finalists for the position of vice provost for libraries and museums at the University of Delaware will visit the campus in February, according to George Watson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and chair of the search committee.

Each candidate will speak at an open forum, with the first scheduled Feb. 9. Details on the forums and background information on each of the candidates are available at a special website, accessible only to members of the UD community using their UD ID and password. 

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Open forums are scheduled from 3-4 p.m. on the following dates and locations: 

• Tuesday, Feb. 9, Trabant University Center Theatre;

• Monday, Feb. 15, Multipurpose Room B, Trabant University Center;

• Wednesday, Feb. 17, Multipurpose Room A,Trabant Univeristy Center; 

• Monday, Feb. 22, Trabant University Center Theatre; and

• Wednesday, Feb. 24, Trabant University Center Theatre.

The search committee, composed of faculty and staff with broad academic and administrative expertise, has been working with the top-tier search firm Witt/Kieffer since last fall to identify the best individual to lead the Library and supervise University Museums and the UD Press. 

"Our committee has identified a talented and experienced slate of candidates for this important leadership position," Watson said. "The next vice provost will play a key role in shaping the future of the libraries, museums and press and ensuring their prominent role in the scholarly life of this University. 

"I encourage members of our campus community to attend these upcoming opportunities to interact with candidates in an open forum and provide feedback to the search committee on the candidates," he said.  

To read the position description for the vice provost for libraries and museums and May Morris Librarian, click here.  For a leadership profile on the position and its role at the University, click here. 

Sandra Millard, formerly associate University librarian for services, outreach and assessment at the University of Delaware, has been serving as interim vice provost and director of libraries since Sept. 1. Millard took over after Susan Brynteson stepped down after leading the University of Delaware Library for more than 35 years.