About the Libraries
Library Administration
Leadership, shared governance, and strategic coordination for Mississippi State University Libraries.
Leadership
Collaborative decision-making
The Dean of Libraries reports to the University’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as an active member of the Deans Council. The Dean’s Advisory Council collectively informs and assists the Dean with library-wide operational decisions and strategic direction.
Dean’s Advisory Council
Administration and library leadership
Dr. Lis Keith
Professor and Dean of Libraries
Paul Huddleston
Associate Professor of Practice and Assistant Dean for Technology & Operations
Derek Marshall
Professor and Associate Dean for Research
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 Director for Collection Management & Strategy
Alyssa Edwards
Administrative Assistant I
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
KC New
Assistant Professor and Interim Director of Research, Instruction & Outreach
FY26