UTEP Names Harvey Castellano Dean of the University Library

The University of Texas at El Paso has named Harvey Castellano as Dean of the University Library. Castellano, who served as interim dean over the last year, joined the UTEP library in 1997 and brings nearly three decades of experience and leadership to the role.

The University of Texas at El Paso has named Harvey Castellano as Dean of the University Library. Castellano, who served as interim dean over the last year, joined the UTEP library in 1997 and brings nearly three decades of experience and leadership to the role.

“Harvey is a wise, committed, and mission-centered leader who has served UTEP exceedingly well,” said John Wiebe, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs. “I look forward to continuing our work together to equip faculty, students, and other library patrons with the resources and support they need to achieve their research and learning goals.”

 A UTEP alum, Castellano served as associate library director for research, instruction and discovery services before being appointed interim dean in 2024. He is credited with accelerating the availability of digital resources and introducing the access service model, transforming the library’s subject research specialists into learning facilitators and increasing their engagement with students and faculty.

Castellano holds a bachelor of arts in history from UTEP and a master’s in information science from The University of North Texas.

Castellano will begin his new role effective immediately.

Last Updated on May 05, 2025 at 12:00 AM | Originally published May 05, 2025

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