Caris O'Malley

Caris O'Malley is an experienced library professional with a robust background in library services and community engagement. Currently serving as the Deputy Director at Spokane Public Library since September 2015, Caris has contributed to the library's recognition, including the 2019 John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award for bond outreach efforts. Prior experience includes roles at Maricopa County Library District, where responsibilities ranged from Customer Experience Administrator to Teen Services Manager, overseeing programs like the annual summer reading initiative and the NACo Award-winning "Notes from the Underground" concert series. Earlier career stages at Apache Junction Public Library involved roles as Library Clerk II and Library Page, encompassing circulation tasks and customer service. Caris holds a Master of Arts in English from Northern Arizona University, a Master of Science in Library Science from PennWest Clarion, a Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University, and an Associate of Arts in Psychology from Central Arizona College.