Collection Development: Library
Our Librarians create recommended lists and catalogs with the best hand-picked titles, and highlight the latest sales and promotions!
Cindy Orr
Digital Collection Advisor
Loves to read: Mysteries, science fiction, historical fiction, and sometimes romance and fantasy. In nonfiction, history, books about books and reading, and she’ll read just about anything that has great reviews.
Cindy’s Picks
Jane Whitehurst
Content Specialist I
Loves to read: Young adult, literary fiction, humor, memoir, narrative nonfiction, and anything else that catches my eye.
Jane’s Picks
Kristin Milks
Content Specialist II
Loves to read: Fiction, graphic novels, feminist literature, cozy mysteries, children’s book with magical elements, fairy tale-esque anything, narrative nonfiction, young adult literature (with the angst on the side please).
Kristin’s Picks
Liz Tousey
Manager, International Collection Development
Loves to read: J/YA, literary fiction, pop nonfiction, fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk, romance… I’ll pretty much read anything with a good review from a trusted source.
Liz’s Picks
Lynn Bycko
Content Specialist
Loves to read: History, Dystopian Fiction, Supernatural, Contemporary Topics, Cultural Heritage, Homesteading, Thrillers.
Lynn’s Picks
Maria Fesz
Team Lead, Public Library Collection Development
Loves to read: A little bit of everything…Fantasy, Sci-Fi, romance, graphic novels, narrative nonfiction, and YA. If it’s weird, I’m in.
Maria’s Picks
Meghan Volchko
Manager, Public Library Collection Development
Loves to read: Literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, Regency romance, thrillers, true crime, memoirs, YA fantasy, a bit of horror, and rereading favorite books that have become friends.
Meghan’s Picks
Rachel Kray
Content Specialist III
Loves to read: Literary fiction, true crime, anything rock ‘n’ roll, psychological thrillers, bildungsroman, sci-fi and the occasional cozy cat mystery.
Rachel’s Picks
Erin Kane
Content Specialist
Loves to read: Crime Fiction, Gothic Horror, Magical Realism, Thrillers, and non-fiction. If I hear about a cool new title on a favorite podcast, I will probably add it to my TBR.
Erin’s Picks
Claire Weibel
Content Specialist
Loves to read: An eclectic mix for every mood. Mysteries, thrillers, gothic horror, literary fiction, magical realism, feminist literature, narrative nonfiction, and fantasy. A magical mystery tour through the pages!
Claire’s Picks
Kate Hickey
Content Specialist
Loves to read: Queer literature, all kinds of fantasy, mysteries, romance, historical nonfiction, memoirs, and graphic novels.
Kenny Cruse
Content Specialist I
Loves to read: Comics, fantasy, science fiction, science-y nonfiction, folklore, mythology, and roleplaying books.
Marisa Arancibia
Content Specialist
Loves to read: Thrillers, fantasy, romance, comedy memoirs, YA graphic novels, sci-fi/dystopia (hold the love triangles), contemporary fiction, and Own Voices—especially from LGBTQ+ and Hispanic authors.
Marisa’s Picks
Shelia Mawdsley
Content Specialist
Loves to read: Literature in translation, classics, fantasy, history, and racy romances. Throw in some literary fiction and the occasional mystery and that mostly covers it.
Shelia’s Picks