Faculty: Richard AmRhein

Dean AmRhein specializes in music.

Dean of Library Services
Rick.AmRhein (at) valpo.edu

Dean AmRhein joined the Valparaiso University faculty in the summer of 1999. He is the chief Library Services administrator (excluding Law) at VU, serves on the Deans’ Council, and is a member of the Campus Planning and Space Allocation Committee.

Prior to coming to VU, Dean AmRhein served as Associate Dean for Technical and Automation Services at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Director of Technical Services and Head Music Librarian at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and Head of Media Department and an Original Cataloger in the Laurie Music Library at Rutgers University.

Areas of research interest include church music history, music librarianship, technical services, rare books, academic librarianship, space planning, and building design.

Organizations

American Library Association
-- ACRL Division, College Libraries Section

Member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

External Panel Review member for the ALA Office for Accreditation

Member of the Bach Choir at VU and the Vocal Camerata

Board member for The Discovery Alliance

Education

M.L.S., Rutgers University
M.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.M., Baylor University
B.M., Eastern Illinois University

Areas of Specialization

Music
Technical Services
Administration

In his spare time, Dean AmRhein enjoys reading, writing, music composition, singing, and volunteering for Porter County Special Olympics.