Florida State University (FSU) invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for the position of Dean, University Libraries. FSU seeks a transformative leader who is open, collaborative, and trusted, and possesses a commitment to engaging the FSU community and campus stakeholders in developing an ambitious and innovative vision for the future. The University Libraries play a vital role in ensuring academic excellence and student success as well as enhancing the University’s intellectual capital, both on campus and beyond. The Dean will lead with passion, creativity, and excellence to cultivate an interactive environment for interdisciplinary discovery and research, while transforming the library into a hub of lifelong learning. In aligning the University Libraries with FSU’s goal of remaining a “Top 25” ranked public research university, the Dean must value and exhibit a collaborative leadership style with faculty, staff, student body, community partners, alumni, and donors.
The University has selected Jack Farrell & Associates Executive Search to assist with this national search.
Search Committee
Search Committee Chair: Dean Michelle Kazmer, College of Communication and Information
Search Committee Members:
Bridgett Birmingham
Valerie Boulos
Bobby Sprinkle
Margaret Sullivan
Charles C. Hinnant
Sara Shields
Geraldine Martorella
Nan Hillis
Emily Leventhal
John Reynolds
Alysia Roehrig
Paul Renfro
Jorge Piekarwicz
Scott Schmucker
Alicia Crew
Janadia Fowler
For questions about the search or to request an accomodation, contact Amy Espinosa, HR Administrator, at amy.espinosa@fsu.edu.
Meeting Notes and Agendas
Dean of Libraries Search Committee Meeting May 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm FSU Training Center Room 210