Utica Public Library Names New Director

The Utica Public Library Board of Trustees has hired Nathan Jochum as the Library’s new Director, effective January 5th. Hailing from the Midwest, Jochum brings more than twenty years of library leadership experience to his new role.

As Director, Jochum leads an exemplary team of 21 library professionals, including Assistant Director Heidi McManus who has successfully served as Interim Director since Christopher Sagaas moved on to assume a role with the Upper Hudson Library System last May. Additional responsibilities under Jochum’s purview include financial management, donor relations, strategic planning, community relations, and library policy.

“I am honored to join the Mohawk Valley community and thankful for the opportunity to lead one of its most cherished historic landmarks and public institutions,” said Jochum. “I believe that public libraries are vital to the vibrancy of our communities. Together with the incredible team at the Utica Public Library, and with the support of the Board of Trustees, I look forward to cultivating a premier library experience that we can all be proud of.”

“Throughout our competitive national search process, Nathan’s passion for relationship building and community engagement shone through,” said Utica Public Library Board of Trustees President, Evon Ervin. “The Board is thrilled to have such a dynamic professional leading our library.”

Prior to the Utica Public Library, Jochum served as Director of the Perry County Public Library in Tell City, Indiana. He holds a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from Drexel University’s iSchool and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern Indiana.

 

 

 

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