Meet the Team
There are over 50 staff members that make Licking County Library run. From cargo clerks to youth services coordinators, van drivers, and fiscal officers, everyone's job is important and makes our libraries rock! We are always looking for the next person with innovative ideas, so check the Join Our Team page for current openings.
Licking County Library Management
Susanne Simpson, Director, 740.349.5503
Julia Walden, Deputy Director, 740.349.5507
Raeanne Anthony, IT Project Manager, 740.349.5582
Laura Appleman, Marketing & PR Manager, 740.349.5523
Sandra Lodge, Fiscal Officer, 740.349.5505
Heidi Smith, Collections Services Manager, 740.349.5521
Craig Snyder, Building Services Manager, 740.349.5515
Tracey Wolfle, Human Resources Officer, 740.349.5501
Board of Trustees
Thaddeus J. Claggett, President
Email: trustees@lickingcountylibrary.org
Appointing Authority: County Commissioners
Term: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2027
Kathy Myers, Vice President
Email: trustees@lickingcountylibrary.org
Appointing Authority: County Commissioners
Term: September 1, 2018-August 31, 2025
Ruth Campolo, Secretary
Email: trustees@lickingcountylibrary.org
Appointing Authority: County Commissioners
Term: September 1, 2016-August 31, 2023
Will McCoy
Email: trustees@lickingcountylibrary.org
Court of Common Pleas of Licking County
December 1, 2021 to August 31, 2028
Barry Riley
Email: trustees@lickingcountylibrary.org
Appointing Authority: Court of Common Pleas
Term: September 1, 2017-August 31, 2024
Debra Seibel
Email: trustees@lickingcountylibrary.org
Appointing Authority: Court of Common Pleas
Term: September 1, 2019-August 31, 2026
The Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 4pm. Odd-numbered months are regularly scheduled meetings and even-numbered months are finance meetings. Meetings are held at Downtown Newark location's Upper-Level Conference Room unless otherwise noted. Stay informed by reading the Regular Business Meeting Minutes.