UNC Greensboro has named Amy Harris Houk Interim Dean of University Libraries, effective June 1. A longtime member of the University Libraries faculty and administration, Harris Houk brings nearly two decades of experience in library leadership, teaching, student success initiatives, and campus collaboration to the role.
Since joining UNCG in 2005, Harris Houk has held a variety of leadership positions within University Libraries, including department head for Research, Outreach, and Instruction, and currently serves as Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning and Professor in the University Libraries.
Throughout her career, Harris Houk has been deeply engaged in advancing student success and academic innovation across the university. She chaired the General Education Council during the 2021-22 academic year and served as the co-chair of the General Education Revision Task Force in 2019, helping to guide significant curricular initiatives at UNCG.
“For the past two decades, I have been a part of the UNCG University Libraries faculty,” said Harris Houk. “In that time, I have been lucky enough to work with some incredibly talented and dedicated professionals. I have seen firsthand the care and commitment that each of my colleagues devotes to their jobs and to the UNCG community. I consider it an honor to have the opportunity to lead our unit as we move through this next chapter in our collective story.”
An accomplished scholar and educator, Harris Houk has authored and presented extensively on information literacy, library leadership, student engagement, and academic collaboration. She has been an active leader in professional organizations at the state and national levels, including serving as the chair of the Leadership and Management Section of the North Carolina Library Association.
“Professor Harris Houk has consistently demonstrated thoughtful leadership, deep institutional knowledge, and a strong commitment to student and faculty success,” said Provost Alan Boyette. “Her collaborative approach and extensive experience within University Libraries positions her well to lead during this transition period.”
The search for the permanent dean of the University Libraries will resume in August.
