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Dr. Steven Escar Smith, associate professor, has been appointed Director of Cushing Memorial Library and Archives at Texas A&M University, as well as Associate University Librarian for Advancement. Fred M. Heath, Dean of the Texas A&M University Libraries, announced the appointment following a nationwide search. Smith, a librarian and scholar of rare books and special collections, holds the Dr. C. Clifford Wendler Endowed Professorship. Prior to his appointment, Smith served as special collections librarian at Cushing Library for ten years. He is the author of over 30 articles and two books on English and American literature and art. He received the Association of Former Students Distinguished Librarianship Award. "Steve Smith possesses the vision and the knowledge of rare books, manuscripts, and fine art to build distinguished collections and advance the growing reputation of Cushing Memorial Library among its peers," noted Heath in announcing the appointment.
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