Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Zia Meyer is an experienced professional in library and community services, currently serving as the Community and Partner Services Coordinator at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh since March 2017, where responsibilities include librarian duties and managing partner and volunteer services. Prior to this role, Zia held various positions at Bloomfield Garfield Corporation, including BLAST Outreach Specialist and After School Program Assistant Coordinator, contributing to the operation of after school programs focused on service learning. Earlier experience includes serving as a Mediation Assistant at Graine Mediation. Zia holds a Master of Library & Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis from Chatham University.
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.