ABOUT YOUR LIBRARY
ABOUT YOUR LIBRARY
INFORMING, INSPIRING AND EMPOWERING
The Dayton Metro Library brings people of all ages and backgrounds together to discover new things about the world, themselves, and each other. Within our 18 Branches and beyond our walls, we are advocates for exploration, champions of literacy, and active facilitators of empowerment, inclusion, and positive change. You can learn more about the services and facilities Dayton Metro Library offers in our Welcoming Spaces Guide.
A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
Since the founding of the Library in 1888, we've consistently met the changing needs of our diverse and growing community. Our materials, programs, and initiatives cover countless topics for all ages. We are unwavering in our focus on excellence, and we are passionate about providing consistent, quality service in our six outcomes. Explore the Annual Report to see our impact.
Annual Reports:
DML Releases Executive Director, Jefferey Trzeciak
- Why now? Is this a result of the negative employee/cultural survey results? Of the narrower than expected levy passage? Of the various audits?
The Board of Trustees of the Dayton Metro Library has made a commitment to the public to sustain an excellent public library system with an appealing and inclusive offering of programming and materials. We are a community center. It is our responsibility to provide oversight and vision for the Library and its leadership, and we took this action to uphold our promise. There was not a specific issue or incident that led to our decision. - What is the history of his performance reviews?
Employee records are confidential and we are not able to share those. - Who is leading the organization now?
The Board has appointed Rachel Gut, Dayton Metro Library’s current Deputy Executive Director, to serve as interim Executive Director during the transition. A longtime leader within Dayton Metro Library, Rachel brings deep institutional knowledge, steady leadership and a strong understanding of the organization’s mission, operations and service to the community. - How and when will a permanent successor be selected?
The Board of Trustees will meet over the next several weeks to outline the process and will share that with the public. In the meantime, Dayton Metro Library remains focused on serving patrons, supporting staff and continuing the work underway across the library system. - How will the community have a voice in selecting the successor? How will employees?
The Board of Trustees will meet over the next several weeks to outline the process and will share that with the public. In the meantime, Dayton Metro Library remains focused on serving patrons, supporting staff and continuing the work underway across the library system. - Will strategy, services, staffing, or priorities change?
The Dayton Metro Library will continue to play its vital role in the community, providing appealing, effective, inclusive materials, programming and services throughout the County. - What does this mean for financial stability and performance?
The Dayton Metro Library is a financially sound and stable organization, in fact, the Library recently achieved an AA1 bond rating, the highest rating of any public library in Ohio.
You can read the Board of Trustees' Press Release here.
CAREERS - See Yourself Here
HOW TO APPLY
Apply below or send letters of applications and resumes to Jennifer Kadel at careers@daytonmetrolibrary.org, or they can be mailed to the Main Library at:
Attn: Jennifer Kadel, Recruitment and Retention Manager
Dayton Metro Library
215 East Third Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Additional Information + Resources
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2024 | 2023, opens a new window | 2022, opens a new window | 2021, opens a new window | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017-2016
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009
REQUESTS FOR PRIZE DONATIONS
As an active community partner, Dayton Metro Library participates in many special events through the donation of auction items, raffles, door prizes, etc.
Request forms must be received by the External Relations Department (215 E Third St, Dayton, Ohio 45402) at least 45 days in advance of the event. Donation packs will be sent to the nearest branch within 7 days of final approval. Request for Prize Donation Form
What do we do with all the things that our Library no longer needs, like furniture, appliances, supplies, equipment or similar resources?
We get to give them to you at great deals through auctions on our partner platform GovDeals, opens a new window. We have so many items up for auction and our inventory is updated regularly. Support Dayton Metro Library’s mission for sustainability and discover sweet deals, opens a new window.