From: conntech-bounces@mylist.net [mailto:conntech-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Wiggin, Kendall
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 3:13 PM
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Subject: [Conntech] New Director of the Division of Library Development Appointed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                    Contact:  Kendall Wiggin, (860)-757-6510

August 28, 2012                                                                                                                                                                   kendall.wiggin@ct.gov

Connecticut State Librarian Kendall Wiggin announced today that he has appointed Dawn La Valle, of Brookfield to serve as the Director of Library Development.  

For the past two years La Valle has served as the Assistant Director for Administrative Services at the Fairfield (CT) Public Library.  She previously worked at the White Plains Public Library.

“The State Library plays an important supportive role in helping libraries remain relevant and instrumental to their communities at a time of rapidly changing community, demographic, economic and information needs,” Wiggin said.  “The State Library is also a leader in the development of library service statewide. Dawn La Valle has a solid background in librarianship and administration, coupled with a strong belief in community outreach. She is passionate about libraries and an enthusiastic advocate.”

“I am honored and pleased to have been selected for this important position,” La Valle said.  “This position provides me an opportunity to work with libraries statewide in a time of great change.”

She continued, “Connecticut’s libraries and library leaders are some of the best in the country. I look forward to visiting libraries and meeting with and hearing from librarians, trustees, and friends in the weeks and months ahead.”

La Valle holds an MLS from the Palmer School at Long Island University with a Certificate in Archives and Records Management.  She has a Master of Science in Secondary Education and a Master of Arts in Political Science, both from C.W. Post.

She will officially begin the position on September 21.