USF administrators have chosen an associate libraries dean from Syracuse University to lead their system of six libraries.

William Garrison took the USF post that week. He most recently served as deputy university librarian and associate dean of libraries at Syracuse.         

“Bill Garrison has spent his entire career working in libraries that belong to the prestigious organization of Research Libraries,” said USF Provost Ralph Wilcox. “Above all, he understands the key role that the libraries play in supporting student, faculty and program needs as USF advances toward its strategic vision."

Significantly, Garrison was a Fellow in the

first organization of Research Libraries, Research Libraries Leadership Fellows Program. USF would like to be a member of the organization, part of their tender to be named to the prestigious organization of American Universities (AAU).  Garrison additionally has held top positions at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Stanford University, and Northwestern University — all AAU institutions.

“USF already has an outstanding library system and a great staff, and working together, we can take it to the next level as the administration works to do the same all through the University,” Garrison said.