Daylily Alvarez

Daylily Alvarez, MSLIS, MSNM, serves as Librarian IV and Manager at Chicago Public Library, where responsibilities include managing a diverse public library branch, fostering community partnerships, coordinating library programs, and contributing as Co-Chair of the Native/Indigenous Allies Committee. With a strong background in children's programming and outreach, Daylily has held various positions within the library system, including roles focused on children’s services and Latinx community engagement. Additional experience includes serving as a Covid-19 Vaccine Point of Distribution Coordinator for the City of Chicago and working as an Outreach Librarian at Evanston Public Library, specifically supporting Latino communities. Educational qualifications encompass a Master’s in Library & Information Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master’s in Non-Profit Management from Spertus Institute, complemented by ongoing fellowship studies at UCLA.