Operating at Webscale: Transforming Library Workflows

Steven Smith, Dean of Libraries at the University of Tennessee

Steven Smith has been Dean of Libraries, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, since June 2011. Steve earned bachelor's and master's degrees in English literature and a master's degree in librarianship from the University of South Carolina, and a doctorate in English literature from Texas A&M University.

He was Associate Dean for Advancement and later Associate Dean for Collections and Services at the Texas A&M University Libraries. While at Texas A&M, Smith delivered the university's 2007 Distinguished Faculty Lecture on "The Book, Google and the Future of the Research Library," and oversaw fund-raising initiatives that resulted in more than $19 million to support the libraries' mission.

Lynn Deal Futch, Dean for Academic Affairs and Library Services

Lynn Deal Futch has been Dean for Academic Affairs and Library Services at Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro, Georgia since 2008. Lynn earned her BS, MS, Ed. Sp and PhD in educational leadership from Georgia Southern University. She also holds certificates in Early Childhood, Middle Grades, Media Specialist and Educational Leadership. She is national board certified in Media and holds an MLIS from Valdosta State University.

Lamar Veatch, State Librarian of Georgia

Lamar is currently State Librarian and director of the Georgia Public Library Service. Past experience includes State Librarian, Alabama Public Library Service and Director of Public Libraries, Irving, Texas. He has also served as Director of High Plains Regional Library System, Greeley, Colorado. He is a longtime member of Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA), and is the organization's president for the 2011–2013 term.

Dr. Veatch holds a PhD in librarianship from Florida State University and earned his master's in librarianship from Emory University. He also holds a BA in history from The University of Georgia.