Bradford Library Director to Retire
Linda Newman, Director of the Bradford Area Public Library, announced her plan to retire at the Board Meeting on Monday. Her retirement will be effective on September 30, 2011. The Board accepted her plans with regret and appreciation for her years of work at the library.
Linda came to the Bradford library position ten years ago. Prior to accepting the library directorship, she held the position of Head of Technical Services at the Leominster Public Library, Leominster, Massachusetts.
During her tenure at the Library, Linda has overseen a complete change in the circulation system, was instrumental in establishing a local author’s collection, and spearheaded a major restructuring of the library’s collection. Under her guidance, the number of computers available to the public has increased and collections of books on disc and dvds have been added. Additionally, during her tenure, a number of building improvements have been accomplished, including the installation of new carpeting, lighting upgrades, and landscaping enhancements. Several library procedures have been streamlined and revised to reflect changes in record keeping and reporting.
The successful One Book Bradford program was begun during her term. Children’s programming has been expanded and cooperative ventures with Penn State Extension, McKean County Care for Children, and the Bradford Area Schools (to name a few) continue.
A search committee for Linda’s successor has been formed. Details on its progress will be released as they are available.
Linda came to the Bradford library position ten years ago. Prior to accepting the library directorship, she held the position of Head of Technical Services at the Leominster Public Library, Leominster, Massachusetts.
During her tenure at the Library, Linda has overseen a complete change in the circulation system, was instrumental in establishing a local author’s collection, and spearheaded a major restructuring of the library’s collection. Under her guidance, the number of computers available to the public has increased and collections of books on disc and dvds have been added. Additionally, during her tenure, a number of building improvements have been accomplished, including the installation of new carpeting, lighting upgrades, and landscaping enhancements. Several library procedures have been streamlined and revised to reflect changes in record keeping and reporting.
The successful One Book Bradford program was begun during her term. Children’s programming has been expanded and cooperative ventures with Penn State Extension, McKean County Care for Children, and the Bradford Area Schools (to name a few) continue.
A search committee for Linda’s successor has been formed. Details on its progress will be released as they are available.
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