Staff

The library is made up of a dedicated team of professionals committed to making the system the best it can be for D.C. residents.

The staff has a variety of responsibilities, including services to the public, operations, fiscal management and carrying out policies made by the Board of Library Trustees.

The library administration includes:

  • Chief Librarian, Ginnie Cooper
  • Executive Officer, Gary Romero
  • Chief Business Officer, Eric Coard
  • Chief of Staff, Eva Poole
  • Director of Public Services, Jennifer Giltrop
  • Assistant Director, Public Library Services, Floyd Council
  • Assistant Director, Public Library Services, Debra Shumate
  • Associate Director for Collections, Elissa Miller
  • Coordinator of Children and Youth Services, Micki Freeny
  • Director of Human Resources, Barbara Kirven
  • Director of Communications, Joi Mecks
  • Chief Contracting Officer, Wayne Minor
  • Director of Capital Projects and Facilities Management, Jeff Bonvechio
  • Director of Information Technology & CIO, Lami Aromire
  • Director of Public Safety, Mark Polk
  • Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, Archie Williams

View the DC Public Library organization chart. 


Library Administration Contact Numbers

Circulation Desk:  202-727-1579
Information Desk: 202-727-0321 or 202-727-0324
Executive Office:  202-727-1101
You can also contact us through our Contact page.