Ryan McCrory
The Dauphin County Library System has named Ryan McCrory as its new executive director.
McCrory holds an MLIS degree from Clarion University and has over 25 years of library experience, according to DCLS. He began in his new position on Monday.
“I am extremely excited to learn and absorb all of what makes DCLS unique,’’ McCrory said, in a statement. “Over the next few months, as I become familiar with the people and places that we serve, I will get to see how I fit in with that and how I can help carry us into what is possible.”
McCrory served as executive director of the Lititz Public Library for the last five years. Previously, he held key posts for the Boone Area Library in Birdsboro, Pa., and for the Seattle Public Library, according to his LinkedIn page.
“Ryan brings the height and breadth of expertise, emotional intelligence and integrity that the Dauphin County Library System needs in a leader,” said Yvette Davis, president of the DCLS board of trustees. “Having served in many roles integral to operating a public library, Ryan will not only be a support to our staff, he will be an extremely effective administrator with a solid understanding of the day-to-day systems required to build and maintain a strong organization.”
McCrory replaces Karen Cullings, who retired from DCLS last September following a 30-year career with the library system.
“We found Mr. McCrory to be most in line with the vision of the board of trustees,” said Gloria Martin-Roberts, chair of the DCLS board personnel search committee. “He possesses professional skills and competency in library management that eliminates a lengthy learning curve.”
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