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, Bridget Bradley
• Chief Business Officer, Eric Coard
• Director of Library Services, Nancy Davenport
• Associate Director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Pamela Stovall
• Associate Director for Neighborhood Libraries, Chang Liu
• 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 Construction, Jeff Bonvechio
• Director of Information Technology, Chris Tonjes
• Director of Facilities, Edward Hampton
• Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, Archie Williams

Library Administration Contact Numbers

Circulation Desk:  202-727-1579
Information Desk: 202-727-0321 or 202-727-0324
Executive Office:  202-727-1101