Plano Profile March 2010 : Page 82
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Carole C. Deily
New year, new director
Cathy Ziegler Began her new position as Director of Libraries in February 2010, and she is more than ready to get down to work. Her enthusiasm and dedication are readily apparent when she says, “I really like our library system and I like our mission, to give the best library service we can with the resources we have.” She said she wants to make sure the Plano Public Library System maintains its excellent reputation statewide, which includes our strong commitment to customer service.
This is a challenging time for libraries. On one hand, the period of economic downturn requires reduced funding, but on the other hand, we have increased business and need for our services. Cathy noted that during the recent past, we have lost over 10 percent of our staff due to not replacing staff members when they leave (to retire, to move, etc.). Meanwhile, our business has exploded.
Cathy said the library system’s solution is to have patrons perform more self-service. They can use self-check machines in the libraries and can manage their accounts online, renewing their own books and placing holds. With a new system coming later this year, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification System), patrons will effectively check in their own books and materials as they return them.
Cathy was born in Abilene, Texas, and lived in 17 towns in seven states before settling in this area in 1983. Her education includes a BA in psychology and a master’s in educational counseling, both from the University of Oklahoma, and a master’s in library science from the University of North Texas in 1997.
She joined the Plano Public Library System in 1994 and knows the system well, having worked as a librarian in several positions and in several of our libraries. Cathy’s family includes her husband, Terry, and adult children Jane and Sean, daughter-in-law Ann, and twin 1-year-old grandsons.
Directors who preceded Cathy were Maribelle Davis, until 1999, and Joyce Baumbach, from 1999–2010.
Summing up her remarks, Cathy said, “I am passionate about the value of library service to our community. Our community really supports library service. We are vital to the quality of life in Plano. It is a pleasure to serve this city and to work with our committed and multi-talented staff.” !
Carole C. Deily is a freelance writer and a reference librarian for the Plano Public Library System.
