Ann Scott
Head Librarian

Ann Scott became the 9th Executive Director of the Nantucket Atheneum in September 2019. Scott served as Executive Director at Basalt Regional Library in western Colorado and in a variety of leadership roles, including Programs, Outreach and Marketing over her 17 years in public libraries. Scott earned her Masters in Library Science from Drexel University and was the unanimous choice of the Atheneum board following a nationwide search. She oversees all aspects of the Atheneum, which include circulating collections of books and media for children, teens and adults, an archival collection of historic artifacts, stewardship of the historic 1847 building and garden, and the execution of more than 1,300 programs a year.