Shannon Hausinger, the dean of the library at New College of Florida, has been placed on administrative leave following controversy over the disposal of library books. The issue gained attention after hundreds of books, including materials from the now-closed Gender and Diversity Center, were seen in a dumpster behind the Jane Bancroft Cook Library. The college cited non-compliance with state administrative requirements for disposing of materials, though Florida Statute 273 permits donation or sale of surplus books. The exact reasons for Hausinger’s leave and the specific state requirements not met remain unclear. The incident has attracted significant media coverage and public attention.
