Sarah Neidert will begin her new duties as director of the Cromaine District Library in Hartland on Oct. 31.
Neidert, who has been at the Brighton District Library in a variety of positions since 2009, replaces Mallorie DeVilbiss, who served as head of the Hartland library for 2-1/2 years.
“The Board of Trustees is excited to have Sarah join Cromaine’s staff,” said Holly Naylor, president of the Cromaine District Library board. “We look forward to working with her as she brings her experience and ideas to lead the Cultural Center of Hartland into the future.”
Neidert completed her bachelor’s degree at LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY, and master’s degree in history from the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. She received her master’s degree in library and information science from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Since 2009, Neidert has held positions at the Brighton District Library, serving as head of collections and public relations for the past six years, as head of technology services, and as web librarian before that. She began her public library career as a librarian at the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, Mich.
“I am excited to serve the Hartland community as the next director of the Cromaine District Library,” Neidert said. “I look forward to working with the staff and trustees to build upon what has already been accomplished to continue to enhance, develop, and deliver innovative and relevant library services and programs for the patrons served by the Cromaine District Library,.”
In addition to overseeing the library staff, budget, collection, and more, Neidert will respond to community needs and changes for the 29,700 residents the Library serves.
“I believe a library is the heart of a community, providing a wide range of resources and services that fulfill the educational, informational, and recreational needs of area residents. Libraries are an integral part of a community’s success, providing opportunities for lifelong learning and cultural enrichment for all,” Neidert said.
