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, 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





