San Jose Public Library
Jill Bourne serves as the City Librarian for the San Jose Public Library since July 2013, directing a library system recognized with prestigious awards such as the Gale/Library Journal Library of the Year Award and the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal. Prior to this role, Jill held the position of Deputy City Librarian at the San Francisco Public Library from November 2006 to June 2013, overseeing a diverse library system and leading the implementation of grants for innovative programs. Earlier experience includes various roles at The Seattle Public Library, including Assistant Director of Public Services and Children's Librarian. Jill holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree from the University of Washington, an MA in Literature from Boston College Graduate School, and a BA in English Literature from New York University.
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San Jose Public Library
San José Public Library (SJPL) is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and in the nation’s 10th largest city. SJPL serves a culturally diverse population of more than one million, making it one of the busiest library systems, nationwide. SJPL registers an average of six million visits with a checkout rate of 10 million items, per year. Alongside our award-winning staff, recognized for their innovation and leadership, SJPL strives to ensure that our services reflect the city’s rich diversity and every member in our community enjoys their library experience.