Denise O’Shea Appointed Dean of Libraries

We’re thrilled to announce that Denise O’Shea has been appointed Dean of University Libraries, effective October 20, 2025!

Denise has been a vital part of Montclair since 2011, leading with innovation and dedication through roles as Head for Access Services and Resource Sharing, Associate Dean for Collections and Discovery, and most recently, Interim Dean. She played a key role in the Bloomfield–Montclair library integration, led the migration to our current library system (WorldCat), and launched student favorites like therapy dogs, BookScan stations, and the Pop Picks lounge.

With over 20 years of experience in library services and technology, Denise has worked at places like the New York Public Library, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and the New York Academy of Medicine, where she helped pioneer digital tools to expand access to information.

A proud 1st-gen college graduate from Passaic High School, Denise holds degrees from Rutgers and Montclair State University, along with a library leadership certificate from Harvard. When she’s not leading the Libraries, she enjoys mystery novels, music, travel, and spinning her vinyl collection—a nod to her DJ days!

Congratulations, Dean O’Shea!