Biography

Trevor A. Dawes is the Vice Provost for Libraries and Museums at the University of Delaware. He is also a founding partner of the consulting firm Inclusive Knowledge Solutions, and has worked in the academic library sector for over 20 years, developing and providing service-enhancing training and professional development opportunities that positively impact library-wide projects and programs. Dawes also facilitates workshops on leadership and organizational development, and diversity, all designed to improve librarians' and library workers' knowledge, skills, competencies, and abilities. A published author and presenter, Dawes has written or edited books, book chapters, and articles and presented on various topics at local, national, and international conferences. His publications include book chapters on leadership in academic libraries, diversity, and organizational development. Dawes is an active member of the American Library Association, a past president of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), and the 2024 president of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). He also sits on the board of several library- and library-related organizations. Dawes earned his Master of Library Service from Rutgers University and holds a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, both from Teachers College, Columbia University. His commitment to professional development has made him a leading figure in enhancing institutional effectiveness across the academic sector.