Susan Walker
About Susan Walker
Susan Walker serves as the Head of Public Services at The Lewis Walpole Library at Yale University, a position she has held since 2002. She has a background in library and information science, with experience in preservation programs, grant writing, and diversity training.
Current Role at Yale University
Susan Walker serves as the Head of Public Services at The Lewis Walpole Library at Yale University. She has held this position since 2002, contributing to the library's operations for over 22 years. In her role, she has implemented various initiatives to enhance library services and improve user experience.
Previous Experience in Library Services
Before her current role, Susan Walker worked at Massachusetts College of Art as a Technical Services Librarian from 2000 to 2002. She also served as a Reference/Catalog Librarian at Quinnipiac University from 2014 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes positions at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where she worked as a Special Projects Cataloger and a Preparator, Conservation Assistant from 1983 to 1995.
Educational Background
Susan Walker earned her Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from Simmons University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Art History from Tufts University. Her educational background supports her extensive career in library and information services.
Achievements in Preservation and Grants
At The Lewis Walpole Library, Susan Walker established a Preservation Program that includes environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, condition surveys, and preventive conservation treatments. She successfully wrote a $96,000 Getty Conservation Grant for the study and treatment of an 18th-century Boulle Coffer on Stand, serving as the Principal Investigator for this project.
Contributions to Diversity and Emergency Preparedness
Susan Walker completed the Inclusive Managers Toolkit training in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Additionally, she chaired a Yale University Library-wide task force that developed the first Emergency Response Plan, creating a flexible organizational system for response and communication.