We are happy to share that David Richards has been appointed the next dean of Missouri State University Libraries, effective July 14, 2025.

Richards formerly served as head of Meyer Library’s Special Collections and Archives from 1997 to 2016. During that time, he launched the library’s annual “Rare Wine, Rare Books” event. For almost a decade since departing MSU, he has served as the dean of library services at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Criss Library.

“He brings great expertise to this role, along with enthusiasm for Missouri State’s mission and our libraries’ place in the cultural life of the Ozarks,” wrote interim provost Tamera Jahnke.

We are excited to have Dave Richards coming back to Meyer Library as the new Dean of the Library!