Meredith McGowan

Meredith McGowan is an experienced librarian currently serving as the Principal Librarian at the Los Angeles Public Library since December 2013, with previous roles including Senior Librarian at the Sherman Oaks Library and Acting Senior Librarian at the North Hollywood Library. Additionally, McGowan has worked as a Children’s Librarian and held a position as an Adjunct Librarian at the College of the Canyons since October 2012. Prior experience includes serving as a Contract Librarian at AppleOne for a brief period and as a School Library Media Specialist for the Newhall School District from August 2004 to June 2013. McGowan holds a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge.