DLA

Public Library Division (PLD)

Description

The Public Library Division:

1. promotes library service and librarianship within and for the public libraries of Delaware.
2. cooperates in the promotion of general and joint enterprises within the Association and with other library groups, and represents and interprets public libraries in contacts outside the profession.
3. takes full authority within the Delaware Library Association in respect to all programs and policies which concern only the area of public libraries in Delaware, and to act for the Association in this area.
4. works to study, approve, and sponsor standards, laws and financial support for public libraries in coordination with the State Division of Libraries, the Delaware Library Trustee Association, Friends groups, and all other appropriate organizations.
5. conducts activities and projects for improvement and extension of service in public libraries and for stimulation of the development of librarians and staff members engaged in public libraries in Delaware. To promote library service and librarianship within and for the public libraries of Delaware. The PLD cooperates in the promotion of general and joint enterprises within the Association and with other library groups, and to represent and interpret public libraries in contacts outside the profession.
   DLA Handbook, p. 31.

Officers
The officers and the past president are the Executive Board of the Division.

President

Paul Weymouth, Selbyville Public Library
paul.weymouth@lib.de.us
Paul loves the Selbyville Public Library where he has worked for the past 9 years and is currently the Assistant Director. He helps the library by leading the circulation team, cataloging books, administrative work, D&D for teenagers, and many other things. When not at the library, he is playing D&D and board games.

Vice President

Megan Bunting, South Coastal Public Library
megan.bunting@sussexcountyde.gov
Megan found her way into the library world in April 2019, starting part-time at Selbyville Public Library as a Youth Program Coordinator. Today, she serves as the Children’s Services Coordinator at South Coastal Library in Bethany Beach, where she creates engaging programs that inspire a love of reading and learning for children and families. In addition to her library work, Megan provides freelance marketing and fundraising support for the Rehoboth Beach Public Library’s capital campaign, helping advance efforts for the downtown library renovation and the development of a new library on Warrington Road. When she’s not surrounded by books, you’ll find her strolling the beach with her dog, searching for shells and sea glass along the Delaware coast.

Secretary

Julia Joyce, Hockessin Library
julia.joyce@newcastlede.gov
Julia started her library career in 2022 at Route 9 Library where she learned about helping the community through library services and saw how impactful libraries can be. She also learned how to use different machines in the Maker Lab which led to a love not only for making all kinds of things but also teaching and helping others to create. She says, “I think libraries are a great place to learn new skills and meet new people, so I love leading different craft programs. This year I transferred to Hockessin library, and it has been wonderful getting to know new patrons and join in on the good work that is being done in this community.”

Past President

Elizabeth Greenwood, Dover Public Library
elizabeth.greenwood@lib.de.us