The Dean of Library Services Search and Screen Committee will bring three finalist candidates to the campus between February 28th and March 5th. In preparation for these interviews, we have scheduled the candidates to meet with the UMass Dartmouth Community. Each candidate will give a short presentation on the topic of “What you see as the significant challenges for this university library; and what strengths you would bring to help UMass Dartmouth in particular” and then entertain questions.

Please note the location of the candidates presentation.

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Thursday, March 1st – Candidate Donald Dilmore

Currently: Associate Vice President for University Libraries Edinboro University of PA, Edinboro, PA

10:45 am Brief Candidate presentation and a question and answer period with UMassD Community.

Chance to just talk, engage in conversation. Refreshments will be served.

(Location: CCB 115)

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Friday, March 2nd – Candidate Dawn Thistle

Currently: Director of Library Services Assumption College, Worcester, MA

10:45 am Brief Candidate presentation and a question and answer period with UMassD Community.

Chance to just talk, engage in conversation. Refreshments will be served.

(Location: Library Browsing Area)

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Monday, March 5th -Candidate Sharon Gray Weiner

Currently: Director, Peabody Library Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.

10:45 am Brief Candidate presentation and a question and answer period with UMassD Community.

Chance to just talk, engage in conversation. Refreshments will be served.

(Location: Library Browsing Area)

Please reserve these dates and times on your calendar.

Sincerely,

Charlie McNeil

Chair, Dean of Library Services Search & Screen Committee
cmcneil@umassd.edu
508-999-8680