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TCU Announces Ryan Litsey as Dean of the Mary Couts Burnett Library
By Press release at Fort Worth Business Press
· June 9, 2026
· 1 min read
Ryan Litsey, Ph.D., joins Texas Christian University (TCU) as the dean of the Mary Couts Burnett Library. Litsey has more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience as a senior academic library administrator at Carnegie Classified Research 1 institutions and invitation-only Association of Re
Key takeaway Litsey has more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience as a senior academic library administrator at Carnegie Classified Research 1 institutions and invitation-only Association of Research Libraries.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The appointment of Ryan Litsey as dean of the Mary Couts Burnett Library at Texas Christian University brings a seasoned leader to the helm of a vital campus resource. With his background in managing libraries at top-tier research institutions, Litsey is well-equipped to navigate the evolving needs of TCU's students and faculty. As the university continues to grow and expand its academic programs, the library will play a critical role in supporting research and scholarship. Litsey's experience at Texas Tech University, another major institution in the region, will likely serve him well in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities facing TCU. His leadership will be worth watching, particularly as the university seeks to enhance its reputation as a hub for academic excellence in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The library's role in fostering collaboration and innovation on campus will be an area to watch under Litsey's guidance.
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Published: June 9, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Business Press ·
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What is this story about? Ryan Litsey, Ph.D., joins Texas Christian University (TCU) as the dean of the Mary Couts Burnett Library. Litsey has more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience as a senior academic library administrator at Carnegie Classified Research 1 institutions and invitation-only Association of Re
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