PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Collection Development: Library

Our Digital Content Librarians create recommended lists and catalogs with the best hand-picked titles to optimize your library’s collection. Accessing these lists requires a Marketplace account with purchase permission. Contact libraryteam@overdrive.com for more information.
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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.
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Jane Whitehurst
Team Lead, Public Library Collection Development
Loves to read: Young adult, literary fiction, humor, memoir, narrative nonfiction, and anything else that catches my eye.
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Kristin Milks
Manager, International Collection Development
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).
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Liz Tousey
Digital Content Librarian III
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.
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Lynn Bycko
Digital Content Librarian
Loves to read: History, Dystopian Fiction, Supernatural, Contemporary Topics, Cultural Heritage, Homesteading, Thrillers.
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Maria Fesz
Digital Content Librarian II
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.
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Meghan Volchko
Digital Content Librarian III
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.
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Rachel Kray
Digital Content Librarian III
Loves to read: Literary fiction, true crime, anything rock ‘n’ roll, psychological thrillers, bildungsroman, sci-fi and the occasional cozy cat mystery.
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Erin Kane
Digital Content Librarian
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.
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Claire Weibel
Digital Content Librarian
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!
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Kate Hickey
Digital Content Librarian
Loves to read: Queer literature, all kinds of fantasy, mysteries, romance, historical nonfiction, memoirs, and graphic novels.
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Kenny Cruse
Digital Content Librarian I
Loves to read: Comics, fantasy, science fiction, science-y nonfiction, folklore, mythology, and roleplaying books.
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Marisa Arancibia
Digital Content Librarian
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.
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Shelia Mawdsley
Digital Content Librarian
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.
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Nicole Martin
Digital Content Librarian
Loves to read: Horror of all sorts, magical realism, psychological thrillers, literary fiction, weird and speculative fiction, fairy-tale and mythology inspired works, and most anything in a graphic novel format, but especially science fiction and memoirs.
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