Julia M. Rholes, Dean of Libraries at the University of Mississippi, is retiring at the end of December after twelve years of service to the University.  She can be credited with the creation of a Library Annex for the storage of archival materials and lesser used collections.  This helped free up space to transform the library to better meet the needs of the students and faculty.  She led several renovation projects, including the creation of several commons spaces, and a crowdfunding initiative that built StudioOne, a one stop video recording and editing studio. The addition of comfortable seating and a coffee shop created a welcoming environment for the students.  Rholes also oversaw the growth of critical research collections and the digitization of many archival and accountancy collections. Angela Barlow Brown, director of development for special projects at UM said “I love her passion for serving the students.  She wants only the best for them that she can provide as a dean and as a library team member.” The University of Mississippi is thankful for her dedication to the library and we wish her the best in retirement.