Maurini Strub
Performance & User Engagement
She/Her/Hers
Email: mstrub@library.rochester.edu
Phone: 585-275-4461
ORCID: 0000-0002-5905-5415
About me
Maurini Strub is a seasoned storyteller and systems thinker with a deep passion for helping organizations articulate their mission and the impact of their strategic initiatives. As the interim Vice Provost and interim Andrew H. & Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of the University of Rochester Libraries, Maurini draws upon years of experience in academic libraries to drive meaningful change. Her expertise lies in aligning organizational strategies with user-centered design principles, ensuring that limited resources are optimized to create deep, impactful connections with users.
Maurini’s career has been marked by a commitment to assessment and the application of high-quality, actionable data to enhance organizational performance and decision-making. Before her interim appointment, she served as Assistant Dean for Strategy & Planning at the University of Rochester Libraries, where she was instrumental in incorporating user research and evaluation into all River Campus Libraries (RCL) programs, services, and resources. Her work has fostered a culture of assessment within the RCL, empowering staff to develop their competencies in evaluation and performance measurement.
With a Master of Science in Information from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Oakland University, Maurini's academic background is complemented by her professional experience in user experience and assessment at the University of Louisville Libraries. Her work in assessing spaces, services, and information literacy learning outcomes has been pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of the libraries she has served.
Maurini is driven by a strong belief in the power of storytelling to bring to life the ways organizations work together to fulfill their missions. Her ability to think strategically and understand the complex interplay of user needs, resources, and institutional goals makes her a vital leader in the academic library community.
