FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Kathy Lussier, APR, (904) 630-7595 (904) 759-5643-cell, [email protected] Marsha Blasco, (904) 630-7460, [email protected] JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY WELCOMES JENNIFER GILTROP AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICES Giltrop Brings More Than 17 Years of Public Library Experience JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 27, 2015 – Jennifer L. Giltrop today begins her new role as deputy director of public services for the Jacksonville Public Library. She will report to Library Director Barbara Gubbin. “We are excited to welcome Jennifer Giltrop to Jacksonville and to our administrative team,” said Director Gubbin. “She brings to the position a wealth of knowledge gained from not only 17 years of public library experience, but also a background in human resources and business prior to becoming a librarian.” Giltrop most recently served as director of public services for the DC Public Library, where her responsibilities included directing public services and operations for the system’s Central Library and 25 neighborhood libraries. Previously, she served as public services director for The Seattle Public Library, a branch library system with 27 locations. Giltrop holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She will be filling the position left vacant when the former deputy director retired. About the Jacksonville Public Library The mission of the Jacksonville Public Library is to enrich lives, build community and foster success by bringing people, information and ideas together. Last year, more than 3.5 million visits were made to Jacksonville Public Libraries, items were checked out more than 6.5 million times, and nearly 11,000 programs and services were offered to Duval County residents at the Main Library and 20 branch locations. For more information about the Jacksonville Public Library, call 630-BOOK (2665) or visit jaxpubliclibrary.org. Follow us: jaxpubliclibrary jaxlibrary ###
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