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Administration
Steve Smith

Dean of Libraries

The Dean of Libraries directs the John C. Hodges Library and two branch libraries on the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee system, administering an annual budget of more than $20 million. Steve Smith serves as the UT Libraries’ representative to the prestigious Association of Research Libraries as well as the Tennessee Advisory Council on Libraries, the state entity that oversees library services that benefit all Tennesseans.

Holly Mercer
Holly Mercer

Senior Associate Dean

Holly Mercer oversees acquisitions and continuing resources, assessment programs, cataloging, collection logistics, digital initiatives, enterprise systems, the Scholar’s Collaborative, and technology infrastructure.

Teresa Walker
Teresa Walker

Associate Dean

Teresa Walker directs the liaison program, teaching and learning programs, the Learning Commons, community learning services and diversity programs, and marketing and communications, and the branch libraries (the Webster C. Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library and the George F. DeVine Music Library)

Other Administrative Personnel

Jennifer Beals

Assistant Dean & Associate Professor

Elizabeth Greene

Assistant Dean for Finance, Administration, and Operations

Tyler Schlandt

Facilities Project Manager