Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Mike Cerce is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as the Manager of Marketing and Creative Services at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh since June 2017. Prior to this role, Mike held the position of Creative and Art Director at Downs Creative from 1994 to 2017, where responsibilities included the development and implementation of comprehensive advertising campaigns, corporate branding projects, and the management of daily business operations and client services. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a focus on Business and Corporate Communications from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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.