Tony Ross

Tony Ross serves as the Director of Neighborhood Libraries and previously held the position of Operations Manager for Public Services at the DC Public Library since August 2007, overseeing operations for 26 neighborhood libraries. Prior experience includes roles as Library Manager and Librarian at the University of Maryland's Office of Digital Collections and Research, where responsibilities involved designing information architecture for digital collections. Tony Ross has a strong background in design, having worked as Art Director for Creative Screenwriting and Payne Ross and Associates, where a diverse range of projects was managed. Additional experience includes positions as Designer/Editor at Signal Marcom and Managing Editor at Mage Publishers, focusing on branding campaigns and publishing in Persian culture. Educational qualifications include an MLIS in Library Science from the University of Maryland and a BA with honors in International Relations from Lewis & Clark College.