Pierce County Library System
Robin Bradford is an experienced Collection Development Librarian with a strong background in managing library collections and budgets across multiple library systems, including Pierce County Library System and Timberland Regional Library. Responsibilities include negotiating the purchase of library materials and services with vendors and overseeing library usage. Previously, Robin served as a Public Library Advisory Board Member at Random House and held various roles, including Arts & Music Librarian, at the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, where collection development and research services were key focuses. Education includes a JD from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, an MS in Library Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an MA in English from Indiana State University, and a BA in English from Monmouth College.
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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.