FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Contact: Mayor’s Office of Communications
415.554.6131
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***PRESS RELEASE***NEWSOM NAMES LUIS HERRERA AS NEW CITY LIBRARIANHerrera to become first Latino City Librarian in San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA – Mayor Gavin Newsom appointed Luis Herrera as the new City Librarian for the City and County of San Francisco. Since 1995, Mr. Herrera has served as Director of Information Services for the City of Pasadena. As the Director of Information Services, Mr. Herrera was responsible for managing the City’s public library system, which includes a central library and nine community libraries. "I am delighted that Luis has agreed to take on the role as City Librarian in San Francisco," said Mayor Newsom. "Luis' qualifications demonstrate exceptional leadership and I am confident he will continue the tradition of excellence as the City Librarian." From 1989 to 1995, Mr. Herrera served as Deputy Director of the San Diego Public Library, where his responsibilities included managing the City’s 32 branch libraries, a division with a budget of over $8.5 million, 400 employees and six branch library-building projects. Between 1983 through 1989, he was Associate Director of Long Beach Public Library, where he managed the City’s eleven branch libraries and adult literacy program. Herrera is also a former middle school librarian. Mr. Herrera has served on many professional and community boards throughout his career including the American Library Association, Pacific Oaks College and the Bill and Melinda Gates Library Foundation. He has also served as president of the Public Library Association, the California Library Association and REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library Services to the Spanish Speaking. "I am honored to follow in the tradition of great city librarians of San Francisco," said Luis Herrera. "I look forward to working in a world class city to provide the best library services to the community," Herrera continued, "I appreciate the opportunity to work in partnership with the community and staff to continue the excellence and innovation that has been the hallmark of the San Francisco Public Library." The City Librarian is appointed by the Mayor, and reports to the seven-member Library Commission. Subject to the policy determination of the Library Commission, the City Librarian is responsible for the administration and operation of the public library department, which includes directing the activities of seven divisions and all library professionals and non-professional personnel. Mr. Herrera holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at El Paso and a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Arizona. He also earned a Master of Public Administration degree from California State University, Long Beach where he received the Future Urban Administrator Award. Luis is married to Nancy C. Herrera, who is also a librarian. |
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