Jessica Stefano appointed new director of Erie County Public Library.

Jessica Stefano has been appointed the new director of the Erie County Public Library, according to a news release Wednesday from Erie County government.

Stefano, who’s served as interim director since May after former interim director John Euliano resigned, will be the first permanent director of the Erie County Public Library since former Director Karen Pierce resigned in December.

"I am honored to take on this new role and excited to continue working with the dedicated team at the Erie County Public Library," Stefano stated in the news release. "Our library is a vital resource for the community and I look forward to enhancing our services and programs to meet the evolving needs of our patrons.”

Stefano began her career with the Erie County Public Library in 2022 as the Iroquois Branch manager. This past December, she transitioned to the role of Youth Services manager.

Her prior experience includes serving as the assistant director of education and a certified interpretive guide at Asbury Woods Partnership, according to the news release.

"Jessica’s experience and dedication to our community make her an excellent choice for director of the Erie County Public Library,” Erie County Executive Brenton Davis stated in the release. “Her vision and leadership will undoubtedly strengthen the library's role as a cornerstone of education and enrichment in Erie County."

Stefano holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in English from Cedar Crest College in Allentown. She is also a 2024 graduate of the Master of Science in Library Science Program at Pennsylvania Western University.

Additionally, Stefano is a 2023 graduate of the Pennsylvania Library Association’s Academy of Leadership Studies and serves as a member of the Pennsylvania Library Association’s PA Forward Literacies Committee.

A.J. Rao can be reached at arao@gannett.com. Follow him on X @ETNRao.

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