Kennedy named senior associate provost
Mary Lee Kennedy, executive director of knowledge and library services at Harvard Business School (HBS), has been named senior associate provost for the Harvard Library. Kennedy’s appointment will provide oversight for the complex transition of Harvard’s highly decentralized libraries to a more closely coordinated management structure. “This is truly a very exciting time for the library system at Harvard, and Mary Lee’s commitment and experience will be extremely valuable during the transition process and beyond,” said Provost Steven E. Hyman. “She will have a tremendous impact on the formation of the new Harvard Library.” In her new role, Kennedy will report directly to the provost, with strategy and policy responsibility for the Harvard Library. She will oversee the work of the executive director of the new library system, and will work with other staff as needed to advance ongoing progress in areas such as external relations, finance, human resources, and information technology during...