TORONTO (May 27, 2014 ) – The Toronto Public Library Board has appointed Anne Bailey to the position of Acting City Librarian, effective June 30, 2014. Bailey is currently Director, Branch Libraries and responsible for the operations of all neighbourhood and district branches.
Over her career, Anne Bailey has held a wide variety of positions at Etobicoke and Toronto Public Libraries, and she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of public library service to the position.
Recruitment for the City Librarian is underway. A selection committee of the Toronto Public Library Board, chaired by Councillor Jaye Robinson, has authorized staff to hire an external search firm to assist with the recruitment and selection process. It is expected this process will take approximately three months.
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