FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Robert J. Rua

Communications Coordinator

216.749.9487

rrua@cuyahogalibrary.org

Parma, OH – February 4, 2009 – Cuyahoga County Public Library is pleased to announce Judith E. Carey as its new Development Director. As the head of the Library’s newly created Development Office, she will oversee fundraising activities for the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation; build and expand community partnerships; and manage planned giving and major donations. Prior to joining the Library, Carey served as Chief Development Officer for the Cleveland Society for the Blind. She holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Cleveland State University’s Levin College of Urban Affairs, and is affiliated with numerous community organizations.

Deborah Ensor has been named the Library’s new Technical Services Director. She will oversee the purchasing, cataloging and processing of Library materials (books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, etc.). Ensor spent thirteen years as the Collection Resources Manager for the Medina County District Library. She earned her MLS from the University of Pittsburgh and is an active member of the American Library Association, the Public Library Association and the Ohio Library Council.

Pamela Matthews has been named the Library’s new Acquisitions Manager. Matthews will supervise and direct the ordering, receiving, processing and conservation of library materials. She has extensive acquisitions management experience, and has worked in acquisitions in public and university libraries. Matthews received her Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

About Cuyahoga County Public Library

Cuyahoga County Public Library consistently ranks as one of the nation’s ten busiest and best library systems. Its 28 branches serve 47 communities. The Library’s mission is to provide our community open access to resources that inform, entertain and enrich. For further information, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org. ###