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Library Administration

The Dean of Libraries reports to the University's Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and is an active member of the Deans Council. The Dean's Advisory Council (DAC) collectively informs and assists the Dean regarding library-wide operational decisions and strategic directions. The DAC is composed of the following individuals/positions:

Dean's Advisory Council

  • Dr. Lis Pankl, Professor and Dean of Libraries
  • Paul Huddleston, Associate Professor of Practice and Director for Technology & Operations
  • Derek Marshall, Associate Professor and Interim Associate Dean for Research, Faculty Engagement & Campus Outreach
  • David Nolen, Professor and Associate Dean for Archives & Special Collections
  • Dr. Ryan P. Semmes, Professor and Director of Research for the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library
  • Cathy Austin, Assistant Professor and Interim Director for Collection Management & Strategy
  • Pattye Archer, Marketing and Communication Director
  • Megan Bean, Copyright and Intellectual Property Officer (Assistant Professor of Practice)
  • Anita Winger, Discovery, Systems & Innovation Librarian (Associate Professor of Practice)
  • Summer Mord, Director for Access, Service Design & Space Coordination (Associate Professor of Practice)

FY26 Elected Members

Faculty
  • Blair Booker, Assistant Professor / Education Librarian
  • KC New, Assistant Professor / Digital Humanities Librarian
  • Anita Winger, Associate Professor of Practice / Discovery, Systems & Innovation Librarian
Staff