The Sonoma County Library Commission announces the resignation of Interim Library Director Tracy Gray effective June 2, 2018.  Director Gray has held the position of Interim Director of the Sonoma County Library (SCL) since July 17, 2017.  She has accepted the position of Library Services Director for the City of Mountain View.  Director Gray will be relocating to Mountain View and begin her new job in July.

“Interim Director Gray has done fantastic work during her tenure at SCL,” said Commission Chairperson Helena Whistler.  Gray had been the Central Library manager of SCL for two years. She was appointed acting director a year ago when the former director resigned.  She was then hired as the interim director while the commission began the search for a permanent library director.  “We wish Tracy well in her new position and will miss her very much,” said Whistler.

During Gray’s tenure as interim director, the SCL began implementing improvements made possible through the passage of Measure Y (1/8 cent sales tax measure passed by Sonoma County voters November 2016).  A few of the changes Gray directed included adding new programs for adults and children; hiring additional staff to accommodate expanded library service hours and additional programs and materials; and moving administrative staff and materials handling from the Central library in downtown Santa Rosa to an office building in Rohnert Park.  “Director Gray has accomplished a lot, which has made our library system more efficient and more accessible and responsive to the public.  We owe her a great deal of thanks and appreciation,” said Whistler.  The commission will be adjourning their June 4, 2018 meeting in her honor.

The library commission hopes to interview candidates for the interim director position before the end of May and continue the nationwide search for a permanent library director.

Please contact Commission Chair Helena Whistler at hwhistler@sonomalibrary.org for more information.