Leslie Burger will retire in January 2016 after 16 years as executive director of the Princeton Public Library, the library’s board of trustees announced Wednesday.
“This is a bittersweet moment for the Princeton community,” said Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees President Kiki Jamieson. “We’re very happy for Leslie as she starts a new chapter of her life, but we will sorely miss her leadership, vision, hard work and dedication to the Princeton community and public libraries in general.
“During Leslie’s time here, a library that was well loved by the community grew to become a recognized, national leader for library service and innovation. There can be no greater testament to Leslie’s tenure and contributions than the fact that leading municipal libraries across the country look to Princeton Public Library as a thought leader in the ever-evolving role of public libraries.”
In anticipation of Ms. Burger’s retirement and to ensure a seamless transition for both library customers and staff, the library’s Board of Trustees will retain the services of a top-tier executive search firm to conduct a national search for Ms. Burger’s successor.
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