Two library faculty have assumed new positions within the University of Tennessee Libraries. Dean of Libraries Steven Escar Smith announces the following reorganization of the library’s administrative suite.

Rita Smith is now Executive Associate Dean of Libraries. Her new portfolio includes responsibility for the dean’s office staff, communications, human resources, the business office, library facilities, integrated user services (including the Commons), assessment, research and grants.

Sandra Leach is the new Associate Dean for Collections. She heads technical services, collections, resource sharing and document delivery – and continues to oversee the branch libraries.