By Barbara I. Dewey, dean of University Libraries and Scholarly Communications

I hope you had a chance to attend or view Provost Nick Jones’ presentation related to strategic planning. You can see his slides at https://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/admin/intranet.html. The University Libraries plan (still in draft) is available in a brochure form with enough copies for all Libraries’ staff at all campus locations. Stop by 510 Paterno and pick up some copies or let Emma Davidson (emd21@psu.edu) know if you would like her to send some copies. The Provost is in the process of reading 47 plans and will come back to us with suggestions and a template so that unit plans have a similar format.

I had the opportunity to hear President Barron talk about his initiatives related to economic development and student success. You can view his slides on the Dean’s intranet at https://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/admin/intranet.html.

The associate dean searches are moving forward with most of the phone interviews completed. Stay tuned!