Library Administration

The Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County is governed by the Metropolitan Library Commission of Oklahoma County.

The Commission has charged the Chief Executive Officer with responsibility for administration.

Chief Executive Officer

Susan Smith is the Interim Chief Executive Officer. Smith was hired as the Chief Guest Officer for the Metropolitan Library System, directing the Guest Services division, providing leadership, strategic direction and resource stewardship. She ensures overall service performance, aligns divisional goals with systemwide objectives and develops operational strategies.

With over 25 years of experience, Smith is a passionate advocate for libraries and lifelong learning. She has held leadership roles at academic and public libraries in Texas and Florida and has demonstrated a proven track record in team leadership, strategic planning and organizational culture. Her extensive expertise includes education programming, youth engagement, customer service, technology integration, scholarly research, and library management.

Smith holds a Ph.D. in Public and Urban Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Oklahoma. Her previous roles include Dean of Learning Commons at Tarrant County College and head of Library Research Support Services at the University of North Texas. In 2013, she was named the Hodges University Professor of the Year.