The Walpole Library has hired Justine Rogers as new library director, starting August 1st.

Ms. Rogers is finishing her Master’s Degree of Library Science at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania this July. She has been working as an intern at the Carnegie Library of Homestead in Pittsburgh as well as part time at the Murrysville Community Library, also in the Pittsburgh area.

Because of the distance involved, the library’s search committee originally interviewed her on Skype. Then in mid-June, she came to Walpole for a final interview and introduction to the town.

Trustee Chairman Carole Zachary observed that, “Justine’s credentials and recommendations were excellent. Last week she came to visit Walpole and meet the search committee. Julie Rios gave her a great tour of the library. Lyn Cooke provided a delightful lunch for several of us. After lunch we took her on a walking tour of the village and then a short drive further afield. We were all very impressed with her demeanor and personality.”

The library extended her an offer on the following Monday, which Ms. Rogers accepted. She met, again by Skype, with the library staff late in June.

“I am very excited to join the team at the Walpole Library,” Ms. Rogers said, on accepting the position. ”I look forward to getting to know the community and finding ways for the library to meet their needs.” She will be moving to the area shortly after she finishes her degree in July.

Photo caption: Justine Rogers met with current Walpole Library Trustee Chair Carole Zachary and past Chair Lyn Cooke in mid-June.