The Library Development section acts as a catalyst for exceptional library services for all North Carolinians by developing programs, providing services and resources, and supporting libraries to meet the needs of their communities. The Library Development team is a collection of nine professional librarians with individual areas of expertise who work together to plan, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive program of services to provide an Expert Center of knowledge, skills, and resources for North Carolina libraries. In addition, each consultant serves as a liaison to all types of libraries in specific counties, providing assistance with Federal and other grant programs and with continuing education events, publications, special programs, surveys, and other State Library activities.

Section Chief, Jennifer Pratt

The Chief of Library Development manages and coordinates the programs, resources, and services the section provides to North Carolina libraries. This position is responsible for directing and supporting the work of the library consultants and for providing statewide leadership in the library community.

Director, North Carolina Center for the Book, Vacant

The Director of the North Carolina Center for the Book develops and coordinates collaborative projects of the statewide community of the book to focus public interest on books, reading, libraries, and the literary heritage of the state. This position consults with Friends of the Library groups statewide and serves as State Library liaison to the statewide organization, Friends of North Carolina Public Libraries.

Consultant for Public Library Management, Laura O’Donoghue

The Consultant for Public Library Management consults with public libraries on management and intellectual freedom issues. This position administers the State Aid to Public Libraries Fund and provides training for library trustees and directors. This position also manages the Public Librarian Certification program.

Federal Programs Consultant, Raye Oldham

The Consultant for Federal Programs manages North Carolina’s Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program. This program provides activities and grants supported by federally appropriated LSTA funds that benefit all types of libraries and their users statewide.

Consultant for Library Communications, Pam Jaskot

The Consultant for Library Communication supports North Carolina librarians on issues relating to marketing, advocacy, and communications. The position plans, coordinates and implements a program of communications, marketing and public relations for statewide library programs.

Consultant for Continuing Education, Vacant

The Consultant for Continuing Education administers the State Library's Continuing Education program that provides training to library staff at all types of libraries; manages the Master Trainer Program, a statewide initiative to increase local libraries' ability to conduct effective, ongoing technology training for their staff.

Networks & e-Learning Consultant, Jeffrey Hamilton

The Networks & e-Learning Consultant coordinates online and blended learning staff development opportunities offered by the State Library, administers the State Library's web conferencing software, manages WebJunction North Carolina, and assists libraries with the federal E-Rate program. This position also monitors and supports trends and new technologies in libraries, such as social/collaborative online tools and mobile technologies.

Youth Services Consultant, Lori Special

The Consultant for Youth Services coordinates statewide programs and initiatives focusing on library services to children and teens, such as the Summer Reading Program for children. This position works collaboratively with organizations statewide and nationally to identify, develop, and implement projects and programs for children and teens.

Full-time support staff

Lorice Hyman
Office Manager for Library Development

Marilyn Johns and Debora King
Provide administrative and clerical support for all library development staff and programs

Vicki Wheeler
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Program Assistant