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McGeary will serve as the chief strategist and advocate for library services that support research, teaching, and student success across URochester.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Timothy McGeary, a nationally respected leader in library technology, digital strategy, and research infrastructure, has been named the next Ä¢¹½´«Ã½<\/a> Librarian and the Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Libraries<\/a>. He will begin his new role on March 1, 2026.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

McGeary comes to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ from Duke University, where he currently serves as associate university librarian for digital strategies and technology. In this role, he oversees major enterprise systems, digital preservation and repository services, software development, data and visualization services, and technology operations that support teaching, research, and scholarship across Duke\u2019s campus. His leadership portfolio also includes institution-wide partnerships and collaborations on research computing and data services, academic technologies, and long-term digital infrastructure planning. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTim brings an impressive depth of experience and a forward-looking approach that aligns perfectly with the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s aspirations for its libraries and academic mission,\u201d says Provost Nicole Sampson. \u201cHe is a trusted and collaborative leader whose work has strengthened digital scholarship, modernized library systems, and expanded the capabilities of research libraries. I am confident that his vision and partnership-oriented leadership will serve our faculty, students, and staff exceptionally well.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Duke, McGeary has led strategic efforts to modernize and integrate digital systems, advance open-source and community-developed library technologies, and expand service models that support evolving scholarly practices. He previously held leadership positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Lehigh University, where he guided teams in library technology services, systems integration, digital scholarship support, and academic IT strategy. Throughout his career, he has built collaborative partnerships across academic units, developed organizational cultures that foster innovation, and contributed to national initiatives focused on digital repositories, open-source system governance, and shared library technology platforms.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As University Librarian and Neilly Dean, McGeary will serve as the chief strategist and advocate for library services that support research, teaching, and student success across the University. The University Librarian and Neilly Dean provides strategic leadership for the libraries\u2019 collections, facilities, digital infrastructure, scholarly communications programs, research support services, and partnerships across all schools. The role also includes advancing space planning and renovation priorities, strengthening external engagement and fundraising, and enhancing the libraries\u2019 visibility as an essential partner in the University\u2019s academic mission. McGeary\u2019s experience leading cross-functional teams, large-scale project and portfolio management, collaborating with faculty and campus leadership, and managing multi-institution partnerships centered on user experience positions him to guide Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s libraries through a period of strategic change as part of Boundless Possibility<\/em>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am deeply honored to join the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and to lead a library system with such a strong foundation, dedicated staff, and commitment to academic excellence,\u201d McGeary says. \u201cRochester\u2019s libraries play a critical role in supporting scholarship, creativity, and innovation. I look forward to working closely with colleagues across the University to build on that strength, expand digital and research capabilities, and continue creating spaces and services that meet the needs of today\u2019s learners.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Provost Sampson expresses her appreciation to the search committee for their thoughtful and dedicated work throughout the national search process. She offered special thanks to Wendi Heinzelman, dean of the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences<\/a> and a professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer science, who chaired the committee. \u201cWendi\u2019s leadership ensured that we engaged a strong pool of candidates and a comprehensive, community-centered review process,\u201d Sampson says. \u201cI am grateful to her and to every member of the committee for their time, insight, and commitment to the University.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Libraries support academic inquiry, research excellence, student learning, and creative exploration across all disciplines. Through dynamic collections, expert staff, innovative digital services, and vibrant physical and virtual environments, the libraries advance the University\u2019s mission and strengthen the scholarly community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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