James Moore, San Mateo’s acting city librarian, was named to the position permanently to oversee the department’s broad range of literary programs and community services, it was announced Monday.
Moore was previously deputy city librarian and has been serving as acting city librarian since former librarian Ben Ocón retired late last year. He brings a wide range of professional experience in librarianship that includes administration, supervision, customer service, adult and youth programming, community outreach, strategic planning and leveraging technology to provide new service models.
“I warmly embrace the opportunity to work with library staff and the community to maintain the traditions and achievements that have already been established, and to be part of writing the next meaningful chapter in the life of a successful, sustainable public library system for San Mateo,” Moore said in a press release. “Libraries play a vital role in the strength of a community and I look forward to continuing to promote a welcoming place for lifelong learning and engagement.”
As city librarian, Moore is responsible for overseeing four divisions, three library facilities and 104 employees. Moore holds a master’s degree in library and information studies, and a bachelor’s degree in English literature and film studies. After an extensive executive recruitment, City Manager Drew Corbett appointed Moore to the department head position and the Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring Tuesday, May 28.
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