Nancy S. Kirkpatrick

Nancy S. Kirkpatrick currently serves as the Dean of the Libraries at Smith College, a position held since August 2025. With extensive experience in library administration and consulting, Nancy has also held significant roles such as Dean of University Libraries at Florida International University, Executive Director & CEO of OhioNet, and Director of Library Services at Marian University Indianapolis. In addition, Nancy has provided consulting services through NSK Consulting, LLC, focusing on appreciative inquiry and human-centered design for various library clients. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Doctor of Law from the University of Richmond School of Law, and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Drake University.