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Porscha-Dior Williams Appointed Director of Library Human Resources, Talent, and Organizational Development
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Porscha-Dior Williams The Library is pleased to announce that Porscha-Dior Williams will be the new Director of Library Human Resources, Talent, and Organizational Development in the Office of the University Librarian. Porscha-Dior’s first day at the Library will be May 16.
The Director of Library Human Resources, Talent, and Organizational Development is a member of the Library’s senior leadership team and the University-wide HR Partners Group. Reporting directly to the University Librarian and partnering with Library senior managers, Porscha-Dior will oversee the development and implementation of a staffing and human resource strategy to ensure that the Library is equipped with the positions, skill sets, and competencies required to advance the Library’s central contributions to the University’s mission of academic excellence. University Human Resources, the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, and other relevant campus entities will be essential partners throughout Porscha-Dior’s work to promote a holistic and cohesive workplace culture at the Library, including a strong focus on advancing the Library’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Porscha-Dior is a Human Resources professional with nine years of progressive experience in both corporate and private sectors. Her work in higher education began three years ago at the University of Maryland, College Park. In her most recent role there she served as the Talent Acquisition Manager and Diversity Officer for the Division of University Relations.
During her time at UMD, Porscha-Dior strived to change the culture of the division through her diversity and inclusion initiatives. She implemented a multicultural calendar focused on non-traditionally recognized holidays and events which allowed individuals across the division to learn about their peers’ cultures.
Porscha-Dior has a love for learning and reading. She received her bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University and her master’s degree from Full Sail University.
She describes herself as a sincere influencer who thrives on difficult challenges and translates ideas, visions, and strategies into actionable, value-added goals. She is excited to bring that fire and passion to her role at Brown.
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Faculty Study Applications Open for Academic Year 2022 – 2023
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The application process for faculty studies in the Rockefeller Library for academic year 2022-23 is now open. Applications will be accepted through May 16, 2022.
The following categories of need will receive priority:
- Current faculty engaged in research requiring intensive use of library resources, programs, and services that are best served on-site within the Library. For Academic Years 2021-22 and 2022-23, priority will be given to tenure-track faculty whose research has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Collaborative research projects making use of library materials and requiring shared workspace. Such projects — potentially involving visitors, postdocs, and students — must have a faculty lead who oversees the work and is responsible for submitting the request.
- Emeritus faculty actively engaged in research for whom departmental space is not available.
- Other scholarly needs that fall outside these categories will also be considered, but should be justified with reference to the need for proximity to library resources, programs, and services.
A total of 25 studies will be available, with occupancy starting on September 1, 2022 (campus health and safety conditions permitting). Studies may be requested for any combination of Fall, Spring, and Summer (June/July) terms, for a maximum of 11 months. All study rooms must be vacated by the beginning of August, which is reserved for cleaning and repair work.
We anticipate informing applicants at the beginning of June.
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Dawn Silvia Appointed Executive Assistant in the Office of the University Librarian
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Dawn Silvia The Library is pleased to announce the hire of Dawn Silvia, currently in the Office of the President, as Executive Assistant in the Office of the University Librarian. Dawn’s first day at the Library will be March 21.
Dawn brings to this role extensive experience supporting senior leaders across multiple industries. She joined Brown University 19 years ago, first working at the Warren Alpert Medical School with the Director of the Center for Clinical Trials and Evidence-based Healthcare, then later serving as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Provost. For the past 16 years she has worked as Correspondence Specialist in the Office of the President, a position which required her to work with numerous administrative and academic departments and stay informed about a wide range of University policies and initiatives in order to correspond with faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni.
Before joining Brown, Dawn served as an executive assistant to senior executives, presidents and CEO’s of major corporations including Duro Industries, Fram Corporation, Siebe Control Systems, and The Clorox Company. She was also a court stenographer in California and Rhode Island.
Dawn will provide direct support to both Joseph S. Meisel, Joukowsky Family University Librarian, and Nora Dimmock, Deputy University Librarian, and will help coordinate Library executive administration more generally. She writes that she is “a team player who takes proactive measures to anticipate the needs of the department and ensure a smooth office workflow.” Her vast experience and strong administrative, communication, and organizational skills have positioned her well to serve in this critical executive support role.