Susan Curzon

As University Library Dean, Dr. Curzon helped the campus transition through extensive change on multiple fronts. The Northridge Earthquake of 1994 devastated the South and University libraries. As she led efforts to rebuild, rapid technological advancements in information science transformed higher education through changes in pedagogy, research, and knowledge dissemination. Dr. Curzon relied on her passion for management to lead and develop the library throughout these exceptionally challenging years. This interview was conducted by Jane Meyers.