History
The Oil Creek Library District is the successor to the now defunct Clarion Library District. The District was created in May 1996. The first Administrator was Kay Ensle and the first District Consultant was Julie Schill. The District made considerable progress under Julie Schill's guidance. Emerging technologies were embraced and libraries entered into the digital age.
In 2006, after several years of vacancy, the role of District Consultant was assumed by Daniel Parker. Since then there has been a revitalization of the District. New training and continuing education opportunities have been developed, new district services have been created and a clear strategic plan for future library development has been instituted. Under Mr. Parker's leadership, libraries in the District have further developed Teen/YA Programs, expanded their legislative advocacy, participated in the Gates Foundation Opportunity Online Grant, and have embraced new models of non-profit governance.
In May 2008 Bruce George was appointed District Administrator and the District Center Library expanded its hours of operation.
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