Sheila Grant Johnson

Sheila Grant Johnson has served as Dean of Libraries at Oklahoma State University since 2004. She holds the rank of Professor and serves as the Clerico Family Chair for Library Excellence, a distinguished endowed professorship that recognizes leadership and achievement within the OSU Library.

The OSU Library employs more than 300 faculty, staff, and students who support the teaching, research, and engagement needs of the university community. In addition to the Edmon Low Library, OSU-Stillwater is home to the William E. Brock Memorial Library at the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, the Mary L. Williams Education and Teaching Library, and the John Rex Cunningham Architecture Library.

During her tenure, Johnson has led efforts to modernize the historic Edmon Low Library by improving facilities, expanding student-centered services, and securing private support for major renovations. Under her leadership, the OSU Library has built a reputation for adopting innovative technologies while maintaining a strong commitment to service excellence.

Johnson received her associate’s degree from Amarillo Junior College, a bachelor’s degree in history from Baylor University, and a master’s degree in library science from the University of Texas at Austin. Before joining OSU in 1978, she served as map librarian at Texas A&M University, later holding positions at OSU as head of Circulation and head of the Biological Sciences Reference Division, earning the rank of associate professor in 1986.