TDL Core Staff | TDL Groups | Governing Board | CIO Advisory Board
The Texas Digital Library (TDL) is staffed by a combination of full-time core staff members and part-time expert contributors from TDL member institutions. The organization also relies on the volunteer contributions of faculty and staff at its member institutions, who provide expertise and advice to the TDL and advocate on behalf of the TDL at their respective institutions.
TDL Core Staff
Organizational Chart
Two co-directors — John Leggett, Associate Dean for Digital Initiatives at Texas A&M University Libraries, and Mark McFarland, Associate Director for Digital Initiatives at The University of Texas — lead the Texas Digital Library (TDL) and are responsible for the organization’s vision, direction, and day-to-day operations.
Additionally, the Texas Digital Library employs full-time staff members, including both TDL-funded positions and full-time staff contributions from member institutions. Staff members are located primarily at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University in College Station; and Texas Tech University in Lubbock. This core staff focuses on the development and maintenance of software and hardware systems, user support activities, and communications with TDL members and the general public. See the chart at the right for a visual depiction of the TDL’s organizational structure.
View the TDL Staff Directory.
TDL Groups
As a consortium, the Texas Digital Library depends on the active participation of its members and users to be successful. TDL User Groups, Working Groups, and committees provide opportunities for member contributions focused on particular services, professional roles, and projects. See the TDL Groups page for more information.
Governing Board
The TDL Governing Board is comprised of library deans and directors from seven TDL institutions. The group provides advice, guidance, and long-term perspective on the services and administration of the Texas Digital Library. TDL Governing Board members are:
- Colleen Cook, Dean of Libraries, Texas A&M University Libraries
- Don Dyal, Dean of Libraries, Texas Tech University Libraries
- Fred Heath, Vice Provost, University of Texas at Austin Libraries
- Joan Heath, Assistant Vice President University Library, Texas State University
- Pattie Orr, Dean of University Libraries, Baylor University Libraries
- Dana Rooks, Dean of Libraries, University of Houston
CIO Advisory Board
The TDL CIO Advisory Board was formed to provide input on issues and directions in information technology within higher education. Currently the group is made up of nine members from Texas colleges and universities:
- Pierce Cantrell, co-chair, Texas A&M University
- Dennis Fouty, University of Houston
- Maurice Leatherbury, University of North Texas
- Patti Orr, Baylor University
- Brian Roberts, co-chair, University of Texas at Austin
- Sam Segran, Texas Tech University
- Van Wyatt, Texas State University