Library Leadership

The Libraries Leadership Team provides strategic vision, planning, and operational leadership of the Dartmouth Libraries.

Dean of the Libraries

Our Staff

Susanne Mehrer
Susanne Mehrer
Dean of Libraries

As Dean of Libraries, Susanne provides strategic leadership for Dartmouth's libraries. She is responsible for the ongoing development of the Libraries' services, staff, collections, and facilities. 

Leadership Team

Our Staff

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Lora L. Coble
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Lora is the chief financial and administrative officer for the Dartmouth Libraries' approximately 147 staff and 150 student employees. She holds an AS and BS in Accounting from Champlain College, and an MS in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois.  Lora's early professional experience was in accounting and financial services.  She transitioned careers in 2000, becoming a biomedical librarian, and then moved into her current role in 2007.

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Jennifer R. Taxman
Associate Dean of Libraries, Academic Engagement & Operations Strategies

As the Associate Dean of Libraries, Jennifer plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic and physical infrastructure of Dartmouth Libraries. She is responsible for developing innovative programs that enhance undergraduate success and foster strategic partnerships. Through her leadership, Jennifer implements initiatives that provide students with essential information literacy skills and promote the value of lifelong learning. She also oversees the strategic planning and improvement of library spaces for both staff and the public, ensuring that these facilities support collaboration, innovation, and research. By addressing the evolving academic needs of the community, she contributes to the creation of a dynamic environment that nurtures learning and discovery at all levels.

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Daniel D. Chamberlain
Associate Dean of Libraries, Research & Digital Strategies

As the Associate Dean of Libraries, Research and Digital Strategies at Dartmouth, Daniel provides vision and long-range planning for the Library’s digital programs and initiatives, collaborates with faculty, students and key partners across campus and the Ivy Plus network to advance research and teaching, and fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and experimentation at Dartmouth.

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Qiana M. Johnson
Associate Dean of Libraries, Collections & Content Strategies

As the Associate Dean of Libraries, Collections and Content Strategies, Qiana develops strategies for the Library’s work of acquisitions, discovery, access, preservation, and management of information resources. Qiana is also the Library’s principle liaison in regional, national, and international partnerships in support of collection development, collective negotiating, and collaborative initiatives.

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Subject Librarians

We have dedicated librarians for every major. Search by subject area to match with an information specialist to receive the support you need to succeed.

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