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Congratulations to the Virginia Library Association

Congratulations to the Virginia Library Association (VLA) and Dr. Jennifer Brown, who is the organization’s new Executive Director. Jennifer Brown, PhD, is a library leader, educator, and advocate for equitable access to library services. She comes to the role having served most recently as Director of the Augusta County Library system. There, she oversaw strategic…
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Congratulations to Richland Library

Congratulations to Richland Library (SC) upon selecting Tamara King as the new Executive Director!  Tamara most recently served at Richland Library’s Chief Equity and Engagement Officer, where she led strategic initiatives in community engagement, inclusion, and public relations. She is the creator of Richland Library’s nationally recognized Let’s Talk Race initiative, which has engaged over…
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Congratulations to Elkhart Public Library

Congratulations to Elkhart Pulbic Library upon selecting Kristen Edson as the new Executive Director! Kristen is a dynamic library executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, government management, capital improvements, and operational leadership. She previously served as the Library Director for Livonia Public Library (MI). Kristen is known for her expertise in community partnership development, capital…
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Saying Goodbye to Cover Letters

We’ve eliminated cover letters from our hiring process—here’s why we think that’s a good thing for candidates and hiring teams alike. The art of interviewing has changed. At BMA, building an authentic and equitable hiring process—one that prioritizes real people, modern tools, and meaningful work—is key to our success. We take time to connect with…
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Congratulations to Jackson Hinds Library System

The Jackson Hinds Library System welcomes Jeanne Williams back to her home state of Mississippi as the Executive Director for the system.  Jeanne most recently served as Public and Tribal Library Consultant for the Washington State Library before essentially creating a new library system from scratch at the Central Skagit (WA) Public Library District –…
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Congratulations to Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (NJ)

Congratulations to the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey and to Peter Bromberg, who has been selected to become the organization’s next Library Director. Peter brings over 25 years of executive management experience to the role, having distinguished himself as an innovative, human-centered leader who believes that listening, collaboration, and meaningful partnerships anchored in…
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Congratulations to King County Library District (WA)

Congratulations to the King County Library System upon selecting a new Director of Collection Management Services—Jennifer Baxter! Jen served as the Deputy Director of Live Oak Public Libraries in Savannah, GA, where she directed the Communications & Strategic Partnerships departments and the Collection Development Department. Jen has worked in public libraries for close to 15…
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Congratulations to Byron Public Library District (IL)

BMA wishes Jason Shirley the best as he takes on the leadership role of Library Director at Byron Public Library District. Having started out as a bookseller for both independent bookstores and Barnes and Noble, Jason moved through his career close to customer service and managing collections and people through experience as a manager and…
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Congratulations to Dubuque County Library District

Congratulations to the Dubuque County (IA) Library District upon selecting Laura Sauser as the new Library Director!  Laura most recently served for four years as the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Library Association. Laura also held positions at the Urbandale (IA) Public Library, Kirkwood Community College, the James Kennedy Public Library, and Carnegie-Stout Library. Her…
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Congratulations to Mobile Public Library

Bradbury Miller Associates congratulates the Mobile Public Library as it enters into a new chapter of leadership with Jurée Hall as Director. Most recently, Jurée served as the Chief of Neighborhood Library Services for the Enoch Pratt Free Library System in Baltimore, MD. There, she provided executive leadership and management across 22 library locations. Previously,…
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