Vicky Smith

Vicky Smith is an experienced library and publishing professional currently serving as the Access Services Director at Portland Public Library since September 2021. Vicky has been a freelance book reviewer and held various editorial roles at Kirkus Media since February 2010, including Children’s Editor and Children’s & Teen Editor. Additionally, Vicky has been an Adjunct Instructor at Simmons University since January 2011. Previous experience includes serving as Children's Editor for Kirkus Reviews at Nielsen Business Media from February 2008 to February 2010 and as Director and Children's Librarian at McArthur Public Library from May 1995 to February 2008. Vicky holds a Master of Arts in Children's Literature from Simmons University, a Master of Library Science from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Williams College.