Cornell Welcomes New Law Librarian Femi Cadmus

Janet McCue the Associate University Librarian for Teaching, Research, Outreach, and Learning? Services at Cornell? writes… “Welcome to the new Law Librarian–Femi Cadmus!”


We wish Femi the best in her new position…

It is a pleasure to announce the appointment of Femi Cadmus, the new Edward Cornell Law Librarian.? In August, Femi will begin her duties with several impressive titles:? Associate Dean for Library Services, Senior Lecturer in Law?and, the Edward Cornell Law Librarian.

Femi comes to Cornell with equally impressive credentials.

For the past three years, she has been the Associate Director for Administration and Lecturer in Legal Research at Yale University?s Lillian Goldman Law Library and prior to this appointment, she was the Associate Law Librarian at George Mason University Law Library.

Femi has a rich professional and academic background that began with legal practice in a private law firm and the Ministry of Justice in Nigeria; graduate work at the University of Warwick in England and the University of Oklahoma; active professional memberships in the Bar and law library associations.

Femi is a visionary and a strong advocate; she believes in fostering a workplace culture of engagement and developing and maintaining innovative programs.?? As Dean Stewart Schwab recently said, Femi ?will help guide us to build on our existing strengths to have a library that continues to give outstanding service to faculty and students as we confront the library challenges of the 21st century.?

Femi said that she is excited about the ?prospect of fostering and contributing to the library?s mission of innovation and excellence, by bringing fresh and dynamic ideas to the table and engaging and nurturing the aspirations of an excellent team of librarians and staff.?? These are excellent goals and I know that faculty, staff, and colleagues are eager to help her achieve them.? Please join me in welcoming Femi to the Cornell community.