Library Development Branch Staff

​The Library Development Branch at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives works with public library directors, staff, and trustees to improve public library services for all Kentuckians.

Statewide Consul​​tants

Statewide Consultants provide consultation and training in a specific subject area.

• ​Lauren Abner
  Technology Consultant
  502-564-1728
  lauren.abner@ky.gov
  
  
• ​Amy Olson
  Youth Services Consultant
  502-564-1739
  amy.olson@ky.gov
  
  
• ​Jay Bank
  State Data Coordinator
  606-706-0480
  jay.bank@ky.gov
  
  
• ​Hilary Writt
  Workforce and Adult Services Consultant
  502-564-1719
  hilary.writt@ky.gov

Continuing Educat​​​ion Section

The Continuing Education Section oversees the Certification Program and offer continuing education.

• ​Alicia McGrath
  Continuing Education Consultant and Section Supervisor
  502-564-1727
  alicia.mcgrath@ky.gov
  
  
• ​Kimberly Usry
  Training Development Specialist
  502-564-1724
  kim.usry@ky.gov
  
  
• ​Charly Taylor
  Continuing Education Consultant
  502-564-8371 ​
  charly.taylor@ky.gov
  
  
• ​General email: kdla.certification@ky.gov

Continuing Education Consultant by Region and County (PDF)

Regional Consulta​​nts

Regional Consultants provide general consulting to libraries in a specific geographic area.

• ​NORTH REGION
  Chris Bischoff
  502-550-5982
  chris.bischoff@ky.gov
  
  
• ​CENTRAL REGION
  Melissa Rueda
  606-802-6056
  melissa.rueda@ky.gov
  
  
• ​EAST REGION
  Alexa Adams-Robertson
  606-521-0075
  alexa.adamsrobertson@ky.gov
  
  
• ​WEST REGION
  Amber Potts
  270-498-8895
  amber.potts@ky.gov

List of Regional Consultants' Counties (PDF)​​

Kentucky Map of Regional Consultant's Counties​​ (PDF)

What to Expect from KDLA’s Regional Consultants​​ (PDF)