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title: Veteran of Higher Ed Libraries Named Dean of UMD Libraries
date: 2025-01-29T12:54:00-05:00
author: University of Maryland
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# Veteran of Higher Ed Libraries Named Dean of UMD Libraries

*January 29, 2025* — by [Maryland Today Staff](/author/maryland-today-staff)


> Holly Mercer Brings Leadership Experience in Expanding Access, Scholarly Collaborations

*Mall 01082020 JC 3011 1920x1080 — Newly named University Libraries Dean Holly Mercer (below), who joins UMD effective July 1, will partner with colleges, schools and units across campus to support the university community’s educational and research aspirations.*

The University of Maryland has named Holly Mercer dean of [University Libraries](https://www.lib.umd.edu/), effective July 1. As dean, Mercer will lead the most extensive university library system in the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area. This encompasses seven university libraries that serve as the academic keystone supporting the university's teaching, learning and research goals.


*Holly Mercer portrait*




**Topics:** [Campus & Community](https://today.umd.edu/tags/campus-community)



**Units:** [University Libraries](https://today.umd.edu/topic/university-libraries)