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David Banush has joined the University of South Carolina as the new dean of libraries. Banush most recently served as dean of libraries and academic information resources at Tulane University, a role he assumed in 2015. He previously served as associate university librarian for access services and collections at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Prior to that appointment, he served in several roles of increasing responsibility at Cornell University Library in Ithaca, New York.

David Banush

Chrystal Carpenter has joined the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as head of special collections and archives.

Wesley Chenault is now associate director for strategic initiatives and programs at the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives.

Melissa Gasparatto has been named associate vice provost for operations, access services, and strategic partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries.

Loftan Hooker is now the head of access services at Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries.

Jordan Nielsen was recently appointed department chair for user services at Middle Tennessee State University.

Annie Peterson will become head of preservation and conservation at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill University Libraries effective January 23, 2023.

Karen Reed is now the research and data librarian at Middle Tennessee State University.

Rebecca Miller Waltz has been named associate dean for learning and engagement in the University Libraries at Penn State University.

Brigitte Weinsteiger has been named Gershwind and Bennett Family Senior Associate Vice Provost for Collections and Scholarly Communications at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries.