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March 6, 2006

Symposium to honor new University Librarian Virginia Steel

“The Future of the University Library”--a symposium to honor Virginia Steel, UCSC's new University Librarian--will take place on Thursday, March 9, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Current Periodicals Room at the Science & Engineering Library. The event is co-hosted by the Academic Senate and the administration.

Guest speaker and library design expert Geoffrey Freeman, principal of Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott Architects, Boston, will speak on the topic “Academic Libraries for the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities.” Campus Provost and EVC David S. Kliger and professor Faye J. Crosby, chair of the Academic Senate, will provide opening remarks.

The symposium is open to the academic community and library supporters and will be followed by a reception.

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