Pierce County Library System
Jill Merritt is an experienced librarian currently serving as a Senior Librarian and Supervising Librarian at Pierce County Library System since September 2017. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive circulation services, training personnel on the ILS SirsiDynix Symphony, and managing library budgets. Jill has previously held various positions such as Temporary Branch Manager and Circulation Supervisor at Tacoma Community College, as well as library associate roles with the State of Washington and the City of Riverside. With a Master of Library & Information Science from San Jose State University and a Bachelor's degree in US History from California State University-San Bernardino, Jill possesses a strong academic background and extensive experience in library operations, budget management, and community engagement.
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Pierce County Library System
The nationally acclaimed Pierce County Library System serves 600,000 people throughout Pierce County with 19 libraries and online services. The system is the fourth largest in the state and is funded primarily through property taxes. People may choose from more than one million books, movies and other materials, as well as nearly half a million online/downloadable materials. Pierce County Library is committed to directing services in three primary areas: learning, enjoyment and community connection. Its services and programs spark success for Pierce County residents. More than a million people visit Pierce County Libraries each year. The Library provides services and programs directly to people in adult care facilities or who are homebound, and to children in child care centers and schools. Pierce County Libraries are located at Anderson Island, Bonney Lake, Buckley, DuPont, Eatonville, Fife, Gig Harbor, Graham, Key Center, Lakewood (temporarily closed), Milton/Edgewood, Orting, Parkland/Spanaway, Pierce County Library Administrative Center, South Hill, Steilacoom, Summit, Sumner, Tillicum and University Place. Pierce County Library is an independent municipal corporation and operates as a junior taxing district.