Dr. Nate Floyd serves as the Director of the School of Library Science at Marshall University, returning to his alma mater with a professional background that spans public librarianship, academic libraries, industry research, and higher education. He began his library career at the Cabell County Public Library in Huntington before earning his MLS from Indiana University and a PhD in Mass Communication. His teaching and program development experience includes curriculum-integrated instruction, media literacy initiatives, and student success programming across undergraduate and graduate levels.
In addition to his academic and library experience, Dr. Floyd brings industry expertise as a Senior User Experience Researcher with Adobe Inc., where he conducted user-centered research that informed product strategy and design. His scholarly work has earned national recognition, including a Top Faculty Paper award from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), a Top 20 Article honor from the American Library Association’s Library Instruction Roundtable, and inclusion on the LOEX Currents Reading List. His publications appear in Communications in Information Literacy, Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, Reference Services Review, Journal of Media Literacy Education, and the Journal of 20th Century Media History, and he is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences. His research interests include media history, media literacy, and user experience.
As Director, Dr. Floyd is focused on establishing the School of Library Science as an innovative hub for library and information science education. He is focused on strengthening curriculum, expanding community and industry partnerships, and preparing graduates to excel in diverse roles across the information landscape. A proud Marshall alumnus, he is dedicated to supporting students as they become the next generation of library and information professionals serving West Virginia and beyond.
