Dear UMBC Community,

We are pleased to announce that finalists for the dean of the Albin O. Kuhn Library position will be visiting campus to participate in candidate forums and engage with the UMBC community.

The Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery serves as the heartbeat of campus, strategically positioned at the center of the UMBC grounds with student dormitories on one side and academic buildings on the other. Recognizing the rapidly evolving landscape of information access and digital innovation, the dean of AOK Library & Gallery will lead transformative initiatives to ensure the library remains at the forefront of academic and technological advancement.

Qualified candidates will possess a distinguished record of academic leadership, the ability to manage a library supporting the teaching and research needs of an R1 institution, and a commitment to inclusive excellence.

We invite you to join us for the following candidate forums:

Candidate 1
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery

Candidate 2
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery

Candidate 3
Date: Monday, May 19, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery

The candidates will share their academic journey, present a vision for the library, and participate in an open Q&A session with attendees. The session will be moderated by Peggy Re, interim vice provost for academic affairs and chair of the search committee.

Your participation is vital to the selection process, and we encourage you to join us for this important event.

Manfred H. M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs