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5/2/25
The Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees has announced that Elsworth Carman will step down as Library Director. Carman’s last day of service is scheduled for May 19th after he accepted the position of Executive Director at the Oak Park Public Library in Illinois.
Carman began his tenure at ICPL on January 2, 2019. A news release from the library says over the past six and a half years, Carman has been a transformative leader, championing innovation, accessibility, and community-focused service.
Under Carman’s leadership, the library launched several key initiatives, including pandemic-responsive services, fine-free library services, catalog personalization, and a PLA grant award.
The Board of Trustees has appointed Anne Mangano, Collection Services Coordinator, as Interim Library Director effective May 20.
The public is invited to a celebration of Elsworth’s tenure on Wednesday, May 7 at 11 a.m. in the Library Gallery on the first floor.