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One important focus of the libraries’ work in recent years has been transforming the work of subject librarians to foster the development of “strong, collaborative, opportunistic relationships that place Ohio University (OU) Libraries in the flow of teaching, learning, and research.” Librarians seek to be experts embedded in the disciplines, collaborating and partnering with faculty as part of the academic enterprise.

Born in Harrisburg, Lesher grew up in northern Dauphin County. "I'm a strong believer in the power of the public library to improve lives, inspire imagination and strengthen community. I am looking forward to returning to the area and taking the reins of this system that has been providing library service for more than 100 years," said Lesher. "It will be my goal to guide The Library in keeping pace with the many changes that face libraries in the 21stCentury."Outgoing Executive Director Richard Bowra is retiring after 41 years with Dauphin County Library System -30 as Executive Director.During his leadership, the system has seen a tremendous amount of change, including the transition to a digital catalog that can be accessed from anywhere. Among the honors awarded to the system during Bowra's tenure Under Bowra's direction, The Library implemented a variety of innovative community services -from expanding early childhood education programming to most recently reinstating an aggressive and creative slate of programs for adults. The system also added more than a hundred computers to its libraries, reflecting the growing importance of technology in society.The system also provides an online "Ask the Librarian" service.Bowra has led the system through multiple successful capital campaigns which resulted in the building of 3 new libraries and the renovation and upgrade of 4 others. Mitchell Lester, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, is a member of Penn State's Lunar Lion team, which is already using MakerBot printers to help design and build its spacecraft. Lester says 3-D printing not only enhances the team's work -they use the printers to build engine models, clips and other small parts -but also fuels his aspirations for learning. "When you start working with 3-D printers on a regular basis, you start to think in 3-D," he said. "And when you get to hold the final product in your hands, it ignites a great desire to learn -not just in the classroom, but on your own time, too. Education takes off with passion."The It's a great honor for the University Libraries for Joe Salem to be selected for this prestigious and highly competitive program," Barbara I. Dewey, dean of University Libraries and Scholarly Communications, said. "The valuable exposure to an array of forward-thinking ideas, initiatives and perspectives about higher education from this program that Joe will bring will help inform the Libraries' strategic pursuits in the years to come and will strengthen our position to best serve our students, faculty, staff and visiting researchers."The ARL is a nonprofit organization of 124 research libraries in the Center for Art and Historic Artifacts. It will focus on environmental conditions in the collection storage areas, the need for specialized housing for fragile books and artifacts, and emergency planning to ensure that unique collection materials are accessible for many years to come. "That effort grew out of a primary focus of Schlow's current strategic plan, which states 'We are where you are,...

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