Chang named new library director
POTTSTOWN >> The board of directors at the Pottstown Regional Public Library has appointed Holly Chang as the new executive director at the library.
Chang’s appointment follows a short period when Holly served as “Co-interim Director” with Lisa Kraljevich, Youth Services Director, following the resignation of the former executive director, Michelle Kehoe.
Chang has been employed at the library for most of the last 20 years, most recently as the circulation manager.
She is a native of Pottstown, a graduate of Pottstown High School, and a graduate of Clarion University, where she is also currently enrolled in graduate studies.
Chang is well-known and recognized by many in the Pottstown area for her presence at the circulation desk, as well as her work as manager of the library’s passport acceptance facility, reference librarian, computer instructor, notary of the public, and coordinator for community service and adult volunteers.
Her goals for the Pottstown Library include “maintaining the high level of service to Pottstown area residents and businesses, as well as informing the community of the wide variety of services available.” “Fundraising and outreach are my two biggest challenges,” Chang said.
“The transition to Holly will ensure that the details of managing our budget, our 100-year old building, and our collection will be in good hands,” Board President Chris Delp said in a press release from the library. “Holly will also manage Pottstown Library into the future of libraries.”
Kehoe departed the Library just weeks ago to take on a new opportunity as Director of “MCLINC”, the Montgomery County Library and Information Network Consortium.
MCLINC provides the infrastructure and services for all 16 libraries in Montgomery County. As a member of MCLINC, Pottstown Regional Public Library will benefit from Michelle’s expertise and familiarity with Pottstown’s Library.
This article first appeared as a post in The Digital Notebook blog.