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Manager of Library Services

Judy Carey Nevin is the Manager of Library Services at Ohio Lancaster, where she has served since 2020, following eight years as Director of the Hannah V. McCauley Library. In her role, she manages the campus libraryā€™s daily operations, including collection development, budgeting, OhioLINK services, and staff supervision. Judy also contributes to numerous campus and university-wide committees focused on strategic planning, equity, and academic support.

With over 20 years of experience in academic librarianshipā€”including previous roles at Otterbein University and Piedmont Virginia Community Collegeā€”Judy is known for her thoughtful leadership, commitment to student-centered services, and strong engagement in professional collaboration across Ohioā€™s academic library network.

Judy holds a Master of Library Science degree from Rutgers University with a focus on Childrenā€™s and Youth Services, and a Bachelor of Science in Management Science/Accounting from SUNY Geneseo. 

Outside of higher education, Judy is also a published childrenā€™s book author, with titles including What Daddies Like, What Mommies Like, All Kids Are Good Kids, and All Kinds of Kindness. Her books are known for their warmth, inclusivity, and celebration of kindness.

Judy is married to Dr. Mark Nevin, Assistant Professor of American History on the OHIO Lancaster campus. Together, they are raising a math-obsessed daughter who keeps them both on their toes.