Lankes to join the University of South Carolina’s School of Library and Information Science as Director

SLISI am very pleased to announce that I will be joining the University of South Carolina’s School of Library and Information Science as director and associate dean in the College of Information and Communications. My appointment will take effect July 1, 2016 subject to the university’s approval process.

I make this move with a great deal of excitement, and a healthy dose of sadness. I have been affiliated with SU for nearly 28 years in one capacity or another but now is the time for me to apply what I have learned in a new environment.

While there will be more details to follow, I did want to say that it has been the greatest honor and privilege to be part of the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University. I also want to extend my thanks to the faculty, staff, and students at SLIS and the College of Information and Communications who have been so welcoming and supportive.

13 Replies to “Lankes to join the University of South Carolina’s School of Library and Information Science as Director”

  1. Congratulations, Prof. Lankes — I mean, Dean Lankes! USC is blessed to have you lead their LIS Program.

  2. Congratulations David!
    It may take a while to get used to winters without several feet of snow, but I am sure you will love South Carolina.

    1. I’m told I can visit the snow in the mountains. I suppose if I get too home sick I can sit in the freezer, scatter rock salt on the ground, and eat sausage.

  3. Congratulations! Last saturday in Naples during an important meeting of librarians prof. Manfredi of the Vatican Library spoke about you!

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