Dr. Sara Baron Named Dean of Libraries

Since becoming University librarian in 2015, Baron has led Gumberg Library through a period of significant change. Under her leadership, the library has enhanced its print and digital collections, bolstered its digital research with the creation of the Duquesne Scholarship Collection and maintained special collections such as the Curriculum Center, the Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center and the University Archives.

Baron has also overseen significant improvements and renovations to the library, including new study and event spaces, a FlexTech classroom and an art exhibition space—with more projects to come in the future. 

“I am proud to work with the talented members of Team Gumberg,” Baron said. “They make the library a welcoming space for the campus community, ensuring Gumberg Library remains a hub for academic exploration, distinctive resources, co-curricular programming and expert research services.”