Sonoman named new County Library director
The Sonoma County Library Commission has appointed Erika Thibault of Sonoma as the new director for the library system, which spans 12 regional libraries, two community libraries, a mobile library, and multiple special collections.
Thibault has served as Interim Director since July 2022 when the previous director retired. Thibault was hired as Deputy Director in 2021 and came to Sonoma County from the Los Angeles Public Library where, as Western Area Manager, she coordinated programs and services for 12 branches.
“I am honored and delighted to lead the Sonoma County Library as Director. Sonoma County is a vibrant and diverse place, and I am looking forward to building relationships with of our county and municipal partners to provide innovative, community-responsive programs and services to help our communities thrive for generations to come,” said Thibault.
Since assuming the role of interim director, Thibaulthe has already achieved Sonoma County Library’s long-term goal of opening on Sundays, is leading discussions with the City of Santa Rosa about the new Roseland library and is working with other community partners to identify additional library funding. At the Sonoma branch, she also oversaw the system’s first BiblioBox (above), which allows lets patrons order and pick up materials 24/7.
“Erika is moving the Sonoma County Library into the future, “said Deborah Doyle, Chair of the Library Commission. look forward to creating a 21st century library system that will make Sonoma County residents extremely proud. “I am delighted to continue working with Erika,” “I believe she has the exact balance of experience and skills the library needs. She was clearly the strongest candidate in our nationwide executive search.”
Thibault relocated to Sonoma from Glendale in 2021. Prior to becoming a librarian, Thibault was the Publications Coordinator at Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Volunteer Coordinator at KCRW, Santa Monica Public Radio.
Read her interview with The Sun
