New Library Director Appointed

Washoe County Library Board welcomes Jeff Scott as the Library Director. He will start on December 14, 2015.

After a three month recruitment and vetting process, the Library Board interviewed three candidates on November 4, 2015.  At their monthly meeting on November 18, 2015, the Board formally appointed Mr. Jeff Scott as the new Library Director. 

“We are excited about Mr. Scott’s energy and enthusiasm which he articulated clearly throughout the interview process,” says Trustee Wendy Alderman.  “He conveyed a clear vision involving community engagement and participatory leadership.”

Jeff Scott has over 12 years of library management experience.  His most recent position was as the Director of the Berkeley Public Library. Prior to that, he served as the County Librarian for the Tulare County Library.  Mr. Scott has presented on a variety of topics at numerous state, regional and national library associations. He served on the Board of Directors of the California Library Association in 2013 and 2014.

Jeff earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Arizona State University. He also holds a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Arizona.

”I am thrilled to be joining the Washoe County Library System,” says Jeff Scott.  "There is a great opportunity to build upon existing successes and carry forward with a vision towards an enriched and engaged community.”

Washoe County Library System Trustees and staff welcome Mr. Scott on December 14 as he will be working with current Director Arnie Maurins until Mr. Maurins’ retirement on January 8, 2016.

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