Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Andrew Medlar is an experienced library professional currently serving as President & Director of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh since May 2022. Previously, Andrew held the position of Director of BookOps at The New York Public Library from March 2018 to May 2022, overseeing shared services for both New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library. Andrew's extensive career at Chicago Public Library spanned over two decades, where roles included Assistant Chief for Technology, Content, & Innovation, Assistant Commissioner for Collections, Youth Materials Specialist, and Librarian. Additionally, Andrew contributed to academia as an Adjunct Instructor at Dominican University Graduate School of Library and Information Science from May 2003 to August 2009, teaching courses focused on library materials for children and young adults. Educational credentials include a Professional Graduate Certificate in Organizational Behavior Studies from Harvard Extension School, a Master of Library & Information Science from Rutgers University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Miami University.
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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Advancing knowledge. Inspiring life-long learning. Strengthening communities. Every day, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh provides this and much more to the members of our community. With more than 2 million visitors annually, the Library continues to be the region's most visited asset. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh contributes to the educational attainment, economic development, and cultural enrichment of the region. Through critical services such as early learning programs for children, job search assistance and computer and Internet access, the Library fosters lifelong learning and is a renowned leader among the nation’s libraries. With more than 2 million visitors and 3.4 million items borrowed each year, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is the region’s most visited asset and one of the largest public libraries in Pennsylvania. Established in 1895 by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie as a public trust to be funded by the community, the Library derives approximately 90% of its annual operating budget from public or government sources, including the Allegheny County Regional Asset District (RAD), the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Pittsburgh.