The search is on for a librarian to replace York County library director David Lyon, who has announced he will retire in spring 2007.
By Debbie Turner
York County Library
The search is on for a librarian to replace York County library director David Lyon, who has announced he will retire in spring 2007.
In his 28 years at York County, Lyon has seen numerous changes in libraries, including computer upgrades and Internet use. Growth also made a mark. New buildings have been built for every library in the county – Rock Hill, Clover, Fort Mill and York – with a new branch in Lake Wylie.
Former State Library director Jim Johnson is acting as a consultant with the York County Library Board of Trustees in a national search for a new director. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 30.
Send query letter and resume to Michael Simmons, Chair, Director’s Search Committee, York County Library Board, P.O. Box 10032, Rock Hill, SC 29731-0032.
For information on other job openings at county libraries, visit http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/index.php?option=com_jobline&Itemid=642.
Upcoming events in York County:
-- Mary Kay Andrews, author of “Savannah Breeze” and “Hissy Fit,” will speak at a dessert reception honoring Friends of the York County Library volunteers on Oct.15 at the City Club in Rock Hill. The public also is invited to the reception, featuring a variety of desserts mentioned in Andrews’ books. For more information, visit www.yclibrary.org.
-- The 12th annual Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival will be March 1-3, 2007 in Rock Hill. Hosted by the York County Library and sponsored by The Herald, Comporium Communications, and the Friends of the York County Library, all performances are free. There will be storytelling and music for the whole family. For more information, visit www.patchworktales.org.
